Research Coordinator; Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator will have an active role in implementing efforts to enhance the success of faculty members relative to external funding. Primary duties include:

• Providing technical assistance to faculty members relative to all aspects of proposal support, including analysis of the RFP/solicitation, proposal planning and budget development, facilitating internal/external collaborative arrangements, and assisting with final submission to sponsor
• Serving as liaison with internal and external constituencies to facilitate collaborative research activities through exchanging information and clarifying procedures and requirements during the proposal stage
• Coordinating the strategic development of large proposals
• Participating in ongoing examinations of college research metrics and benchmarking data to facilitate strategic planning and decision‑making by college leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Eight (8) years of experience related to sponsored research or closely related experience to the position’s duties
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience interpreting and applying federal regulations relative to sponsored research
• Years of experience should be directly related to sponsored research, preferably within a university environment or in a corporate or non‑profit setting with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies
• Experience with grant and contract policies of state, federal, private, and non‑profit funding agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work and/or lead within a team
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively and tactfully with personnel at all levels
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

• Superior critical analyses abilities; keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Working knowledge of myriad funding agency‑specific guidelines relative to sponsored research

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Four (4) years of sponsored research experience
• Experience with in a university environment, nonprofit, national laboratory, or in a corporate setting with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies
• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance
• Sponsored research experience in an academic environment
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential

• Location:
  
  Knoxville, TN
• Hybrid work option available

• UT market range: MR13
• Anticipated hiring range: $85,000- $90,000
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