Research Coordinator: Engineering Research, Tickle College of Engineering - UTK

Research Coordinator:
Engineering Research, Tickle College of Engineering – UTK

Knoxville, TN, United States (Hybrid)

The Engineering Research Office (ERO), located in the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), invites applications for an exempt full‑time Research Coordinator. The ERO provides concierge service to enhance the quality and success of extramural research proposals. Reporting to the Research Assistant Director, the Research Coordinator will be a primary contact for faculty and support staff in the seven academic departments and six research centers comprising the TCE’s research enterprise.

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, 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

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience:

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment‑based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in a related field

Experience:

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
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
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The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.