Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum:

$48,600

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Midpoint:

$60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization:

204101

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Dean's Office-Barefield College A&S Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

•Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:

The College Research Coordinator I assists researchers and staff within a department, unit, or college with proposal preparation and review, proposal budget development, award administration, and related activities under general supervision. Provides guidance on compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations related to pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities. Participates in training as required by the Division for Research and serves as a liaison for the college to the division.

Additional Department Summary:

Provides pre

•and post-award support to faculty, staff, and students in the development, submission, and management of internal and external grants and contracts. Assists with proposal development, budgeting, and submission, as well as monitoring awarded funds. Performs moderately complex document preparation, data management, and accounting activities in support of the college's grant and contract efforts. Prepares related reports for various stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong writing, data management, bookkeeping, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently using sound judgment to solve unforeseen problems and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other project stakeholders in a team environment. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and use university financial and human resource systems, as well as specialized software needed to perform job duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience developing budgets, working in a higher education environment, and reviewing sponsored project regulations.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

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