Job Description

Job Description
The Engineering Research Office (ERO), located in the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), invites applications for an exempt full-time Research Coordinator. The ERO provides concierge service to enhance the quality and success of extramural research proposals. Reporting to the Research Assistant Director, the Research Coordinator will be a primary contact for faculty and support staff in the seven academic departments and six research centers comprising the TCE’s research enterprise.

Responsibilities
The Research Coordinator will have an active role in implementing efforts to enhance the success of faculty members relative to external funding. Primary duties include:

Providing technical assistance to faculty members relative to all aspects of proposal support, including analysis of the RFP/solicitation, proposal planning and budget development, facilitating internal/external collaborative arrangements, assisting with final submission to sponsor
Serving as liaison with internal and external constituencies to facilitate collaborative research activities through exchanging information and clarifying procedures and requirements during the proposal stage
Coordinating the strategic development of large proposals
Participating in ongoing examinations of college research metrics and benchmarking data to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making by college leadership.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience related to sponsored research or closely related experience to the position's duties.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience interpreting and applying federal regulations relative to sponsored research

Years of experience should be directly related to sponsored research, preferably within a university environment or in a corporate or non-profit setting with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies

Experience with grant and contract policies of state, federal, private, and non-profit funding agencies

Demonstrated ability to work and/or lead within a team

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively and tactfully with personnel at all levels

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; proficiency in MS Excel

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Superior critical analyses abilities; keen attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding problem-solving skills

Superior customer service skills

Ability to multi-task

Excellent organizational skills

Project management skills

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Working knowledge of myriad funding agency-specific guidelines relative to sponsored research



Preferred Qualifications



Education:

Master’s degree in a related field

Experience:

Four (4) years of sponsored research experience.

Experience within a university environment, nonprofit, national laboratory, or in a corporate setting with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies.

Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance

Sponsored research experience in an academic environment

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential