Research Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I) Position Available In Vernon, Louisiana

Research Development Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)
California State University, Fullerton, United States
about 21 hours ago

Location:

Fullerton, LOUISIANA

Deadline:

08 May 2025
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 (Office of Research Development), proposal submission, contract negotiation (Office of Grants and Contracts), and post award support (Office of Sponsored Programs), and help to assure that research and sponsored programs are conducted in accordance with the highest ethical and regulatory standards (Office of Research Compliance). 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 diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity.
The Research Development Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Office of Research Development unit within the ORSP. This position serves 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. The Coordinator provides general office support, efficiently organizes various support tasks, adheres to internal and external deadlines, and adjusts priorities in an energetic and dynamic environment. Duties include maintaining office space, ordering supplies, tracking expenses, reconciling monthly procurement card statements and department budget, supporting the travel process, responding to written communication, editing department website and newsletter content, drafting meeting agendas, preparing meeting minutes, and generating monthly and ad-hoc reports. Coordinates and assists with special programs and events (i.e., ORSP Research Week, Grant Writing Academy, Intramural Grants, Grantsmanship Trainings, etc.). Provides support for department recruitment of staff and student employees. Assists with oversight, training, and scheduling of department student assistant(s). Other duties as assigned.