Research Project Coordinator I - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

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SC&I

Dean's Office
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a
top 100 best large employer in America,
Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct engaged research and teach in the areas of communication, information science, media studies, information technology, journalism, librarianship, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has about 2,500 enrolled students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two master's degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral program, and nondegree continuing education programs. We value our culture of collegiality and work hard to support the success of our full

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Coordinator I for the School of Communication and Information (SC&I)
Dean's Office. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research at the School of Communication and Information, this position is responsible for managing all daily aspects of research administration, including coordination, management, and quality improvement of grant proposal submissions by faculty to federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate entities.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Provides guidance to faculty, staff, and students on grant writing, grant proposal submission, funder requirements, how to enhance proposal competitiveness, project design, project management, and logistics.
Develops, implements, and evaluates program policies, procedures, and services to meet the needs of faculty in submitting timely, accurate grant proposals aligned with funders' goals and priorities.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of requests and actions, and professional and prompt service to faculty.
Works with school administration to develop and restructure the implementation of schoolwide research procedures and processes.
Interprets, communicates, and implements internal and external policies and practices for differing needs of faculty, funders, internal and external collaborators.
Works independently with broadly defined work objectives and general review of overall results.
Uses judgment within broadly defined policies and practices.
Completes tasks and duties that are consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of SC&I within the university as a whole.

Position Status

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FLSA

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Annual Mid Range Salary

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Terms of Appointment

ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in the social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of research principles and practices.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Should have a working knowledge of funding agencies' rules and regulations.
Must demonstrate the ability to interpret sometimes complex and/or contradictory procedures and regulations.
Must be able to deal effectively with ambiguity and competing deadlines.
The ability to manage multiple, simultaneous complex projects while meeting deadlines is critical.
Must have proficiency with, or be able to learn quickly, funder systems such as , , and other software tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred
Prefers three (3) years' relevant work experience in preaward research administration and/or grants administration and research development
Familiarity with Rutgers' RAPSS system is a plus.

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