Research Development Coordinator

Position Information

The Research and Creative Activity Office is seeking a team member that will have an active role in developing and maintaining internal application processes, managing the logistics of workshops and seminars, developing reports, researching and distributing grant funding opportunities, assisting with proposals, and providing general support for research development initiatives.

This position will develop a comprehensive understanding of NDSU research capabilities and assist in connecting researchers with funding opportunities and research resources as well as develop a comprehensive understanding of funding agency guidelines and requirements. The position will provide support to proposal development, including review of proposals for compliance with agency requirements and develop resources, tools, training sessions and materials to broadly facilitate aspects of proposal development and writing. The position will coordinate research development events, programming, and training activities, manage the unit budget, coordinate contracted services agreements and manage NDSU's funding opportunity database. The position will track and coordinate limited submission programs, maintain internal documentation of funding sources and calendar of grant opportunities, identify and disseminate grant opportunities and manage internal research development funding opportunities.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm academic year, 7:30am-4:00pm summer hours/winter break hours

Advertised Salary: $45,000+/year - depending on experience & qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years minimum working in research administration office or in a grant funded center/program
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Demonstrated experience meeting project deadlines
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating meetings and events
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with university sponsored research processes
• Demonstrated experience utilizing database applications
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets

Applicant Materials Required :

• Cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the state.

NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .