Research Coordinator
About The Position
The Research Coordinator for the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park works with Principal Investigators (PIs) through the development, submission, award, execution and closeout 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 A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- One (1) year of professional research or proposal development experience.
- Knowledge of research administration procedures and proposal development.
- Knowledge of federal grant compliance and OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, and A-133.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Responsibilities
- Works with Principal Investigators (PIs) through the development, submission, award, execution and closeout of sponsored projects.
- Advises faculty on all elements and procedures required for proposal preparation, development and submission.
- Advises faculty on appropriate expenditures, award specific terms and regulations.
- Obtains and follows solicitation instructions for the preparation of proposals.
- Prepares proposal budgets.
- Gathers information to support proposed costs.
- Completes all required sponsor cost proposal forms.
Benefits
- For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
