Research Coordinator College of Arts & Sciences UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Research Coordinator to support the pre-award administration services and other inter-related strategic efforts of the Arts & Sciences Research Office led by the Director of Research Support. The College of Arts & Sciences the largest and most comprehensive academic unit within the University of Tennessee is comprised of 21 departments/schools as well as 13 research centers.This position will serve on a team that will support pre-award functions & provide technical direction to approximately 480 tenure-track faculty of the College along with their postdoctoral researchers graduate & undergraduate students and the departmental/center fiscal year 2024 the Colleges externally funded expenditures were approximately $39 million and over 450 proposals for external funding were produced.ResponsibilitiesThe position will be responsible for the following activities in conjunction with the College faculty staff and students:Proposal DevelopmentAnalysis 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 documentsCoordinate 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 submissionServing as the subject matter expert on Proposal Guidelines from funders fiscal policies and federal guidelines such as the Uniform GuidanceAdministrative & Community EngagementDelivering research-related training (e.g. budget development allowability of costs effort certification electronic systems) one-on-one to entire departments and during new faculty orientationServing 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 problemsParticipating in professional associations and conferences which benefit the management and administration of sponsored research and other continuous self-study opportunities.QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelors DegreeExperience: Minimum of 3 years of experience interpreting and applying federal regulations relative to sponsored researchKnowledge Skills Abilities:Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office softwareWorking knowledge of funding agency-specific guidelines relative to sponsored researchSuperior critical analyses skills with a keen attention to detailOutstanding proactive problem-solving skillsAbility to multi-task with excellent organizational & project management skillsDemonstrated ability to work and/or lead within a teamSuperior customer service skills with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively & tactfully with personnel at all levelsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Masters degree Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certificationExperience:Sponsored research experience in an academic environmentExperience with grant and contract policies of state federal private and non-profit funding agenciesKnowledge Skills Abilities:Knowledge of Uniform GuidanceKnowledge of University policies and proceduresWork LocationLocation: Knoxville TennesseeHybrid eligible after initial training periodCompensation and BenefitsUT market range: 11Anticipated hiring range: $66250 - $75000; depending on experience and qualificationsFind more information on the UT Market Range structurehereFind more information on UT BenefitshereApplication InstructionsTo express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.ResumeCover LetterList of 3 Professional ReferencesAbout The CollegeThe College of Arts & Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive academic unit within the University of Tennessee. The college is comprised of 22 departments/schools as well as 10 research centers.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Creative Arts,Digital Art,Experience with Children,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1