University of Maryland-posted 3 months ago
$28,000 - $31,250/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
College Park, MD

The University of Maryland, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a Research Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Finances, the Coordinator works with Principal Investigators (PIs) through the development will provide support to faculty or principal investigators through the development, submission, award execution and close out of sponsored projects. The Coordinator advises faculty on all elements and procedures required for proposal preparation, development, and submission and on appropriate expenditures, award specific terms, and regulations. The Coordinator also obtains and follows solicitation instructions for the preparation of the proposals and prepares proposal budgets, gathers information to support the proposed costs, and completes all required sponsor cost proposal forms. The Coordinator also will develop and maintain template information concerning department facilities and other resources. Interface with PI and ORA on proposal submission and compliance.

  • Support faculty or principal investigators in the development, submission, award execution, and close out of sponsored projects.
  • Advise faculty on proposal preparation, development, submission, expenditures, award specific terms, and regulations.
  • Obtain and follow solicitation instructions for proposal preparation.
  • Prepare proposal budgets and gather information to support proposed costs.
  • Complete all required sponsor cost proposal forms.
  • Develop and maintain template information concerning department facilities and resources.
  • Interface with PI and ORA on proposal submission and compliance.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • One (1) year of experience in research or proposal development.
  • Knowledge of proposal development, budgeting and account management, and conducting sponsored research in higher education, non-profit, or government entities.
  • Knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
  • Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Management.
  • Work experience in higher education.
  • Two years' experience in research administration (i.e., proposal preparation, post-award administration).
  • Minimum of six months of experience with proposal preparation and/or administration at a research university.
  • Skills in analyzing Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitations, and budget preparation.
  • Solid foundation of payroll procedures and processes as it relates to budgeting and expenditures.
  • Working knowledge with various software tools and/or systems such as Workday, Kuali Research, BA4, etc.
  • Proficiency with Grants.gov, research.gov/ASSIST, NIH, NSF, DOD, and/or DOE submissions.
  • Knowledge of federal grant compliance and award management guidelines.
  • Salary Range: $28,000 - $31,250
  • Regular Exempt benefits
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