Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV7184

Working TitleSENIOR RESEARCH SERVICES COORDINATOR

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

DepartmentSponsored Programs

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To coordinate of the pre-award and post-award aspects of the research enterprise to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Support and enhance research by overseeing and managing the submission, negotiation, and execution of awards. Serves as the lead for the assigned projects.

Description of Duties

• Leads the proposal submission process to external funding sources and manages the notice of award process.

• Resolves specific complex non-financial post-award issues of funded projects.

• Guides faculty and staff in the development of complex budgets for proposal submission.

• Provides guidance and advice to faculty and staff with the development and submission of the most complex proposals for funding.

• Reviews award terms and conditions and advises key personnel regarding management of the award.

• Consults in the negotiation process of awards/subawards terms and conditions.

• Leads the request for award budget modifications in accordance with federal, state and/or university policies and regulations.

• Leads the request for substantial changes in sponsored project objectives and changes in key personnel.

• Investigates and resolves general pre-award and post-award issues.

• Provides advice to other Research Services Coordinators.

• Interprets University administrative procedures regarding sponsored research and enforces appropriate relevant regulations.

• Coordinates meetings and communications with other university departments to streamline processes and ensure compliance in the management of the award.

• Develops and conducts training workshops for the campus community related to sponsored programs.

• Reviews administrative procedures and proposes solutions to comply with regulations affecting governmental and private research grants and contracts.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from department director or assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise support staff such as clerical or research assistants.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Certified Research Administrator or graduate or professional degree in research administration, business administration, law or public administration.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

• Four (4) years of relevant experience, such as grant management, processing contracts and agreements, budgets and financial analysis or writing/editing research or grant management documentation or

• Two (2) years of specific experience in the preparation and processing of research grant proposals and/or awards and in their administration with a Master’s degree.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Standard office equipment. Proficiency in computer applications, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.

*Work is performed primarily in a general office environment to include hybrid work (subject to change based upon business needs). If the work is performed off-campus, high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required.

Other

Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse settings; the ability to organize and drive programs across a broad spectrum; excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent command of the English language; a willingness to think critically and act independently in those tasks delegated to their care.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date11/15/2023

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/40918

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document