Coordinator IV - Coordinator for Research & Proposal Development

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Walker County $23k•$29k Per Year Coordinator IV•Coordinator for Research & Proposal Development

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Occupation:

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

Location:

Huntsville, TX•77340 Positions available: 1 Job #: 17003596

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/17/2026

Updated:

04/20/2026

Expires:

04/17/2027

Web Site:

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Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Agency Job ID:

202600093S Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 48 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

Department:

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Full Time Open until filled:

Yes Requisition:

202600093

S Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelors degree in a field currently offered at Sam Houston State University, with a Masters degree highly desirable. Four years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory program work. Coordinates and participates in initiatives in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), which are focused on increasing the amount of externally funded research by faculty and students.

Primary Responsibilities:

Participates in the general operations of the proposal development unit in the Oce of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). Helps develop and implement strategies to engage faculty in the proposal development process. Monitors local, state, and federal funding trends. Stays aware of current and upcoming funding opportunities and regularly presents these opportunities to eligible potential investigators. Prepares reports to assess short•and long-term strategic goals. Meets with faculty and staff regularly to clearly ascertain research interests, capabilities, and goals. Identifies and studies requirements of Requests for Proposal (RFP), strategically selects appropriate opportunities, and proactively follows-up with faculty, staff, and/or partner organizations to help create a proposal concept and clear development process. Understands and incorporates the capabilities of coreSHSUresearch facilities/units, as well as potential collaborating institutions, as appropriate. Meets proposal submission deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval. Actively participates with coordination of faculty research groups and centers in the proposal writing process beyond the development process described above. Responsible for the successful submission of proposals for external funding each year, the number dependent on size and scope. Prepares proposals to help further the research priorities of the university, enabling centers of research to develop and eventually be self-sustaining with external research awards. Schedules and actively participates in strategic proposal production meetings. Stays in close contact with faculty and improves proposal acceptance results by evaluating the reviews of declined proposals. Redesigns processes, approaches, and coordination and implements changes and resubmission of the proposal. Maintains strong existing collaborative sponsor relationships, develops new relationships, and persistently refines and/or regularly develops new fundraising strategies/approaches. Finds potential funding opportunities and coordinates various aspects of the selection, creation, development, and preparation of proposals for assigned faculty, staff, and or special projects. Maintains and distributes accurate records on the status and disposition of proposals under development. Coordinates relevant trainings, researcher development, and conferences for campus throughout the year. Contributes to the administration of the internal grants cycle and awarding. Maintains timely communications and monitoring of the team email. Collaborates with internal units to ensure a seamless experience for principal investigators. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Strong technological and communication skills as well as organizational capacities. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws that impact grant-funded activities and funding priorities. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other University departments, personnel, and other agencies. Proven track record of thriving in collaborative team environments, demonstrating effective communication skills, technical writing experience, and contributing as a dedicated team member. Preference will be given to those with experience or the understanding of research proposal concept development, preparation, writing, and grant submissions. This experience is ideally gained within a higher education setting, fostering a deep understanding of the dynamics unique to academic institutions. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with TitleVIIas interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSUrequire background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department 1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202 P.O. Box 2356 Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office:

(936) 294-1070

Email:

Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal:

shsu.peopleadmin.com