Posted on January 16, 2013

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Research Coordinator/Grant Writer

Effective Date: February 1, 2012 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Professional Level: Position is professional level, supervised by Associate Director for Grants and Director

Qualifications: Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking a professional level person to provide assistance in the development of research grants and serve on the OSP team.

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in working as a part of a goal oriented team
• Experience in developing and working with faculty teams in higher education
• Knowledge of research grant components and review criteria
• Successful experience in the development of research proposals to federal agencies and foundations
• The ability to assist faculty in securing research proposals in science and mathematics
• Strong research and proposal writing skills
• Knowledge of program design, data analysis, and evaluation design
• Strong skills in interpersonal/human relations, leadership, and organization/planning
• Ability to operate personal computer and manage database information
• Experience in developing and conducting professional development workshops

Desired:

• Master’s degree
• Proven experience in research grant development
• Knowledge of grant proposal submission requirements for the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health and other research funding agencies

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the development of faculty research grant writing teams.
• Assist faculty in the writing and submission of research grant applications.
• Work directly with faculty in research proposal development, including collection of data, editing and proofreading.
• Develop standard sections, templates, and online resources that support research proposal development and submission process.
• Facilitate the development of collaborations and partnerships within the University, as well as, with research intense institutions and the community.
• Review and facilitate the submission of research proposals to ensure compliance with University and federal policies and procedures.
• Maintain computer databases and project files.
• Assist with professional development for faculty and staff, including providing information related to technical workshops and webinars by federal agencies.
• Actively participate in the activities of the Office of Sponsored Programs and the University.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: Dependent upon training and experience; includes excellent benefits package

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Send materials listed below to:

Dr. Rebecca Harvard, Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
The University of West Alabama
Station 47
Livingston, AL 35470

Materials required:

Only complete applications will be considered.

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation in employment, or the provision of services.

AA/EO Employer

Minority applications encouraged