Research Coordinator I

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Research Coordinator I position involves a variety of tasks related to research and grant management, proposal development, and publication support. This role requires developing project plans, monitoring progress, communicating with various stakeholders, and coordinating data collection activities. The position also supports the preparation of reports and manuscripts, ensures compliance with regulations, and provides oversight to project students and staff. Additionally, the Research Coordinator I will analyze RFPs, assist in proposal preparation, and produce OER Publications/Communications such as the Funding Opportunities Weekly Newsletter (OWL) and Monthly Bulletin (ORB).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of appropriate and relevant experience
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Professional Suite of Products
• Experience in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other documents
• Ability to employ a variety of strategies to meet the communication (e.g., writing) needs
• Ability to research, compile, organize, and synthesize materials obtained from a variety of sources and to present concise information in a timely manner
• Presentation and group facilitation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop project/work plans.
• Monitor progress, identify, and resolve barriers to progress, and work with project leadership to make any necessary adjustments to scope, timeline, and/or budget.
• Communicate with faculty and staff, sponsors, community partners, and other external constituencies.
• Coordinate data collection activities (e.g., recruit and communicate with research participants, plan for interviews, coordinate survey logistics, create project timelines).
• Coordinate research team meetings and record action items.
• Support the preparation of reports, applications, and manuscripts (e.g., perform literature searches).
• Maintain project compliance with regulations and policies (federal, state, university, sponsors), creating and renewing IRB protocols, organizing information for audits, etc.
• Provide oversight of project students and staff, ensuring that daily tasks are completed and that the project timelines communicated across the team are met.
• Coordinate research related events aligned with PIs’ research program.
• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Collaborate with an OER Research Administrator(s) to establish a streamlined process and timeline for assisting PIs in preparing proposals and in accordance with requirements.
• Review and revise proposals according to funding agencies’ missions and review criteria and for clarity, coherence, significance, innovation, structure, style, and format.
• Create supporting and boilerplate documents (e.g., letters of intent, support letters, etc.) for proposals.
• Conduct targeted searches to bolster proposal development efforts and identify potential funding sources and discuss results with PIs.
• Produce OER Publications/Communications: Funding Opportunities Weekly Newsletter (OWL), Monthly Bulletin (ORB).
• Support the Associate Dean for Research and Research Director with other research-related duties (e.g., composing documents, preparing award applications, planning research events, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level