University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 day ago
Research Coordinator: College of Arts & Sciences - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Research Coordinator to support the pre-award administration services of the Arts & Sciences Research Office. This role involves assisting faculty with proposal development, coordinating grant submissions, and delivering research-related training to enhance the research capabilities of the College.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analysis of funding agency opportunities (e.g., solicitations, request for proposals, program guidelines) to identify application requirements and content, and assistance with interpreting stated guidelines
Assistance with the planning and coordination of gathering required information and data for successful application. Creating templates, checklists, and timelines to facilitate efficiency of the process
Assistance with development of accurate application budgets, applying both UTK and agency policies to ensure adequate cost allocation and allowability
Initiating correspondence to grant personnel, outside agencies, departments & University officials related to grant submission
Coordinating and reviewing subrecipient documentation required by sponsor and by UTK, to include Statement of Work (SOW), authorized letter of collaboration and/or cost share commitment, detailed budget, budget justification, and supplementary documents
Coordinate the strategic development of large proposals (multi-year, multi-investigator projects in excess of $2 million/year); identify senior participants and research partners, both internal and external to the University (e.g., other universities, national laboratories, private industry)
Providing rule-driven copy-editing (language, mechanics, and conformance to guidelines of publisher or funding agency) for research proposals
Facilitating the resolution of sponsored research-related issues referred by departmental personnel and/or university research administrators
Ensuring alignment between technical application and budget plans; ensure adequate approvals for resources pledged by the University have been obtained prior to submission
Serving as the subject matter expert on Proposal Guidelines from funders, fiscal policies and federal guidelines such as the Uniform Guidance
Delivering research-related training (e.g., budget development, allowability of costs, effort certification, electronic systems) one-on-one, to entire departments, and during new faculty orientation
Serving as a backup Cayuse reviewer & approver for the Director of Research Support for all external funding proposals on behalf of the College; reviews for compliance to college and university policy for budgets, indirect costs, space, joint faculty, cost share, location of research activities, and leave of absence timing/requirements
Providing assistance in preparing and processing post-award actions; such as budget revisions, no-cost time extensions, change in project personnel, addition or elimination of sub-awardee participants
Interacting with other internal administrative units on campus such as Office of Research, Innovation, & Economic Development offices (Research Administration, Research Development), UT Research Foundation (UTRF), UT Foundation, UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), Global Research Office, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) for information exchange, problem resolution, and clarification of policies and procedures
Participating on university committees to discuss sponsored research-related issues to identify problems & formulate actions to address problems
Participating in professional associations and conferences which benefit the management and administration of sponsored research, and other continuous self-study opportunities
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience interpreting and applying federal regulations relative to sponsored research
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Working knowledge of funding agency-specific guidelines relative to sponsored research
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Superior critical analyses skills with a keen attention to detail
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Outstanding, proactive problem-solving skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational & project management skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work and/or lead within a team
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Superior customer service skills, with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively & tactfully with personnel at all levels
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Education: Master's degree, Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification
Experience: Sponsored research experience in an academic environment
Experience: Experience with grant and contract policies of state, federal, private, and non-profit funding agencies
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of Uniform Guidance
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of University policies and procedures
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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