Grant-Focused Research Coordinator

Claremont McKenna College; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a Sponsored Research Coordinator to partner with the Executive Director of Advancement, Strategic Partnerships. You will support faculty through pre-award processes, coordinate documentation, track deadlines, and ensure materials are ready for review.

You will assist with budget development, boilerplate language, and maintaining grant submission resources. The role involves navigating federal and private portals, tracking proposals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant submissions and uploading documents to portals such as Grants.gov, ProposalCentral, Research.gov and eRA Commons.
• Assist with development and review of budget documents, and in updating boilerplate institutional language for federal grant applications.
• Track funding opportunities, proposals, and deadlines.
• Coordinate proposal routing and approvals.
• Track faculty projects with donor relevance potential.
• Maintain a research-to-donor alignment inventory and translate grant language into accessible impact summaries.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a Sponsored Research Coordinator to partner with the Executive Director of Advancement, Strategic Partnerships. You will support faculty through pre-award processes, coordinate documentation, track deadlines, and ensure materials are ready for review.

You will assist with budget development, boilerplate language, and maintaining grant submission resources. The role involves navigating federal and private portals, tracking proposals, and