Grad Hourly - Research Development - OVCR

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); À distance; USD 37 000 - 53 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Graduate Hourly - Research Development position in the Office of Research Development. This fully remote, part-time role focuses on identifying and cataloging research funding opportunities relevant to the UIC research enterprise.

Responsibilities include scanning diverse sources for opportunities, compiling weekly lists, and supporting related projects. Applicants must be enrolled in a UIC graduate program and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a graduate program at UIC.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Conduct funding opportunity searches and curate funding opportunity lists.
• Collect funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements from diverse sources.
• On a weekly basis, compile and organize newly released limited submission funding opportunities in a shared document.
• On a weekly basis, compile and organize non-limited funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements in a shared document.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Connaissances

Graduate student

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Task coordination

Formation

Graduate program enrollment at UIC

Description du poste

Grad Hourly - Research Development - OVCR

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043611

Posting Close Date: 11/13/2026

Salary: The hourly rate is $32.89.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The Office of Research Development seeks a Graduate Hourly - Research Development in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). This is a fully remote, year-round, part-time position. This role will assist in identifying and cataloging research-related funding opportunity announcements, news stories, and event announcements relevant to the UIC research enterprise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct funding opportunity searches and curate funding opportunity lists in Pivot.
• Collect funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements from diverse sources including UIC campus/unit and funder websites and email newsletters (listservs).
• On a weekly basis, compile and organize newly released limited submission funding opportunities in a shared document.
• On a weekly basis, compile and organize non-limited funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements in a shared document.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a graduate program at UIC.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communications skills; are able to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks to meet strict weekly deadlines and are able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in reading and analyzing funding opportunity solicitations from a variety of sponsors, including federal agencies and foundations
• Preference will be given to candidates with anticipated graduation dates of Summer 2028 or later.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.