What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Coordinator (40 hr) position at University of Maryland?
Posting Details
Vaccine Protocol
Posting Details
Position Number:
10240248
Title:
Research Coordinator
Functional Title:
Research Coordinator (40 hr)
Category Status:
34-Exempt Contingent Category 1
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
Unit:
ENGR-Mechanical Engineering
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of 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 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.
This is an hourly position, working 40 hours per week.
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.
This is an hourly position, working 40 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skill in planning work, ability to analyze, retain knowledge, show initiative and be resourceful in finding information pertaining to the job.
- Strong computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets and formulas, Google Drive, ticketing system, Adobe Professional, etc.).
- Knowledge of federal grant compliance and award management guidelines (OMB A-21; A-133; A-110, now under the Uniform Guidance).
- Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints and must work well under pressure.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
- Strong attention to detail.
Preferences:
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date:
10/25/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
11/08/2022
Physical Demands
Traditional office environment.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ , veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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