Research Administration and Development Coordinator

Research Administration and Development Coordinator

Virginia Tech is a R1 university, meaning it has achieved and still achieving the highest tier of research activity in the United States. The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) is a vibrant community that supports 250+ faculty and 1600 students. It includes four schools and 14 disciplines combining creativity, technical skills and wonder. The Research & Creative Scholarship team is specifically working to support faculty members and their success in research and creative scholarship, while fostering a thriving environment and infrastructure.

AAD's research and creative scholarship outcomes reflect the breadth of talents and include publications, grants, live performances, screenings, patents, etc. The Research Administration & Development Coordinator will demonstrate a strong code of ethics and integrity, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality while serving as a trusted steward of research administration processes and resources. The successful candidate plays a pivotal role in helping to enhance the research and creative scholarship success in AAD.

This individual will assist in coordinating an array of research development opportunities, including liaising with external stakeholders, internal research events (twice a year), and collaborative projects, with a particular focus on facilitating increased communications internal and external to the university. The coordinator will assist faculty and the dean's office in helping to manage contractual obligations, budget and logistics, while ensuring adherence to institutional and funding regulations.

The Research Administration & Development Coordinator will support the college in achieving its goals related to increased grant success, research impact and reputation. Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Research Development Coordination
• Proposal Funding Management
• Research Administrative and Logistical Support
• Ongoing Improvement

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong experience with budgets (development and submission) Proficient in use of MS Excel Proven ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated experience in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, tracking work progress and agility against unplanned events and changing policies Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of faculty and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in fields represented in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design Previous experience in higher education Experience with grant management software

Pay Band: 4

Overtime Status:
Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type:
Regular

Salary Information: $60,000 - 65,000

Hours per week: 40 hours per week; as needed

Review Date:
August 3, 2026

Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech:
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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