Research Development Coordinator; Administrative Support Coordinator

Research Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

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Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Position Description

Job Title
:
Research Development Coordinator

Classification
:
Auto Req Id  547811

Department
:
Research and Sponsored Projects

Division
:
Vice President, Academic Affairs

Salary Range
: (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,047 - $4,400 per month)

Appointment Type
:
Ongoing

Time Base
:
Full Time

Work Schedule
:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) works with other units throughout campus to seek external support for faculty research, scholarship, creative activity and institutional projects that support the educational and service mission of the university. ORSP staff assist with proposal development, proposal submission, contract negotiation, and post award support, and help to assure that research and sponsored programs are conducted in accordance with the highest ethical and regulatory standards.

We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Research Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Office of Research Development unit within ORSP.
• Serve as the initial contact with faculty, staff and students, other departments on campus, and the general public via phone, mail, e-mail and in person, utilizing tact and sensitivity.
• Efficiently organize various support tasks, adhere to internal and external deadlines, and adjust priorities in an energetic and dynamic environment.
• Maintain office space, order supplies, track expenses, reconcile monthly procurement card statements and department budget, support the travel process.
• Respond to written communication, edit department website and newsletter content, draft meeting agendas, prepare meeting minutes, and generate monthly and ad-hoc reports.
• Coordinate and assist with special programs and events such as ORSP Research Week, Grant Writing Academy, Intramural Grants, Grantsmanship Trainings, etc.
• Provide support for department recruitment of staff and student employees.
• Assist with oversight, training, and scheduling of department student assistant(s).
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

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