Grad Hourly - Research Development - OVCR

University of Illinois Chicago • Chicago, IL

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Office of Research Development in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) seeks a Graduate Hourly – Research Development to assist in identifying and cataloging research-related funding opportunity announcements, news stories, and event announcements relevant to the UIC research enterprise. This is a fully remote, year-round, part-time position. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Must currently be enrolled in a graduate program at UIC.
• Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, can organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks to meet strict weekly deadlines, and can work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading and analyzing funding opportunity solicitations from a variety of sponsors, including federal agencies and foundations.
• Anticipated graduation date of Summer 2028 or later.

Responsibilities

• Conduct funding opportunity searches and curate funding opportunity lists in Pivot.
• Collect funding opportunity announcements, news stories, and event announcements from diverse sources, including UIC campus/unit and funder websites and email newsletters (listservs).
• Compile and organize newly released limited submission funding opportunities in a shared document each week.
• Compile and organize non-limited funding opportunity announcements, news stories, and event announcements in a shared document each week.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed