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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with

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

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Hybrid work option available

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR13
• Anticipated hiring range: $85,000- $90,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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.