Grants and Research Coordinator

University of Missouri, St. Louis; Columbia Township (MO); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Missouri, St. Louis is seeking a Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator to coordinate data collection, grant reporting, and project operations for funded initiatives in Education Preparation & Leadership.

The role involves data management, timelines, budget tracking, and collaboration with staff, families, and external partners. Responsibilities include supporting TPSID reporting, accreditation tasks, and program events, with emphasis on accuracy, communication, and meeting

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience in grant-funded projects, data collection, reporting, or program administration preferred.
• Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and data-tracking tools preferred.
• Experience with scholarly activities (research, publications, grant writing) desirable.
• Experience with budget tracking, invoicing, surveys, or accreditation documentation desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills with ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Experience communicating with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Aufgaben

• Data management and systems: Collects, enters, reviews, and maintains student and program data; develops data collection procedures.
• TPSID National Coordinating Center data reporting: Coordinates data collection and submission timelines; communicates progress.
• Grant reporting: Tracks activities, deliverables, and deadlines; drafts APR content and grant reports.
• Project coordination & Research Assistance: Supports Principal Investigators and OIPE staff; handles research materials.
• Financial and administrative support: Handles contract documentation, invoice processing, and budget review.
• Student, family, and alumni surveys: Manages survey distribution and follow-up; compiles results for reporting.
• Partner and team communication: Schedules meetings; coordinates with colleagues, districts, and partners.
• Accreditation support: Organizes documentation and tracks timelines for OIPE accreditation.
• Program Support: Assists with events, fairs, recruitment, and program activities.

Kenntnisse

Data collection

Grant reporting

Program administration

Scholarly activities

Budget tracking

Invoicing

Surveys

Accreditation documentation

Organization

Communication

Follow-up

Deadlines

Disability services experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s or terminal degree

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Project tracking tools

Jobbeschreibung

Hiring Department

Educ Preparation & Leadership

Job Description

Nature of Work

Coordinates support functions for grant-funded projects, relatedresearch and OIPE academic programs to ensure goals and objectivesare accomplished within established priorities, timelines, fundinglimitations, and reporting requirements. Leads and coordinates datamanagement, grant reporting, budget tracking, accreditation, andoffers additional support for program operations. Develops workingrelationships with university staff, students, families, andexternal partners to support project completion and continuousimprovement.

Key Responsibilities

• Data management and systems: Collects, enters, reviews,and maintains student and program data. Develops data collectionprocedures and support staff to efficiently and accurately collectdata.
• TPSID National Coordinating Center data reporting:Coordinates data collection and submission timelines, reviewsrecurring annual information, and follows up on missing orincomplete records. Attends data meetings as needed andcommunicates questions and reporting progress.
• Grant reporting: Tracks grant activities, deliverables,and deadlines, including those associated with Transition andPostsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities(TPSID). Gathers supporting documentation, identifies data gaps,and drafts Annual Performance Report (APR) content or other grantreporting for review. Develops implementation plans and maintainscalendars and tracking systems to support timely completion ofproject requirements and provides grant progress updates at grantteam meetings.
• Project coordination & Research Assistance: SupportPrincipal Investigators and OIPE staff to carry out projectactivities and related research assistance. Administer and assistin the acquisition, processing and maintenance of research andhistorical materials.
• Financial and administrative support: Supports contractdocumentation, invoice processing, and budget review and trackingin coordination with appropriate university personnel. Reviewsproject and financial information, identifies discrepancies, andmakes recommendations to the grant team. Provides information tosupport long-term planning and budgeting.
• Student, family, and alumni surveys: Coordinates surveydistribution and follow-up for TPSID, alumni engagement, andprogram evaluation. Communicates through email, telephone, andtext, as appropriate, to gather responses, clarify information, andsupport completion. Organizes results for reporting and programimprovement.
• Partner and team communication: Schedules meetings andcoordinates communication with university colleagues, schooldistricts, and other partners. Provides reminders, tracksoutstanding needs, and follows up to ensure shared understanding ofresponsibilities and deadlines.
• Accreditation support: Collects and organizes supportingdocumentation, maintains records, and tracks timelines and actionitems for OIPE accreditation activities.
• Program Support: Assists with OIPE events, fairs,recruitment, and other program activities. Works collaborativelywith staff to coordinate logistics and support students, families,and community partners.

Shift

40 hours a week, M-F

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience and 3 years of experience from which comparableknowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s or terminal degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting grant-funded projects, data collection,reporting, or program administration.
• Experience in higher education, secondary education, disabilityservices, or related settings.
• Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and project and datatracking tools.
• Experience with scholarly activities (research, record ofpublications, grant writing)
• Experience with budget tracking, invoicing, surveys, oraccreditation documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills, withthe ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accuraterecords.
• Experience communicating and working with individuals withintellectual and developmental disabilities and theirfamilies.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$53,976 – $98,072 /year

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR

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Application Materials

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF for Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email [e-mail]. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email [e-mail].

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

• This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
• For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of HumanResources at [e-mail].