Pre-Award Research Services Coordinator

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Health insurance

Gym/fitness benefits

Vaccine and booster program

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Community service leave

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC seeks a Research Services Coordinator to support pre-award and research development activities. The role provides coordinated proposal development, funding opportunity monitoring, and research support services to faculty and staff, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant proposals and a seamless transition to award management.

The position works on-site, with requirements including a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication to support faculty, staff, and sponsors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and institutional procedures.
• Experience with proposal development and budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal development, funding opportunities, and research support services.
• Assist with development and maintenance of pre-award resources, systems, and processes.
• Support proposal preparation and submission activities and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to research development initiatives and smooth transition from proposal to award management.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC seeks a Research Services Coordinator to support pre-award and research development activities. The role provides coordinated proposal development, funding opportunity monitoring, and research support services to faculty and staff, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant proposals and a seamless transition to award management.

The position works on-site, with requirements including a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and