Research Coordinator I

University Of Florida; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Research Coordinator I to support the Office of Evaluation. The role involves developing project plans, monitoring progress, coordinating data collection, and communicating with faculty, sponsors, and partners on multiple research initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, preparing reports and proposals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing student staff to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of appropriate and relevant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop project/work plans and monitor progress.
• Coordinate data collection activities and recruit participants.
• Communicate with faculty, sponsors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate research team meetings and record actions.
• Support the preparation of reports, etc. (proposals, manuscripts).
• Maintain project compliance with regulations and policies and assist with IRB protocols.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Professional Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Professional Suite

Job description

Job no: 540985
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration
Department: 18020000 - ED-OFFICE OF EVALUATION - RES

Classification Title:

Research Coordinator I

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Specific duties of the Research Coordinator I include the following tasks organized by area of work.

• Develop project/work plans.
• Monitor progress, identify, and resolve barriers to progress, and work with project leadership to make any necessary adjustments to scope, timeline, and/or budget.
• Communicate with faculty and staff, sponsors, community partners, and other external constituencies.
• Coordinate data collection activities (e.g., recruit and communicate with research participants, plan for interviews, coordinate survey logistics, create project timelines)
• Coordinate research team meetings and record action items.
• Support the preparation of reports, applications, and manuscripts (e.g., perform literature searches).
• Maintain project compliance with regulations and policies (federal, state, university, sponsors), creating and renewing IRB protocols, organizing information for audits, etc.
• Provide oversight of project students and staff, ensuring that daily tasks are completed and that the project timelines communicated across the team are met.
• Coordinate research related events aligned with PIs’ research program.

Proposal Development

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Collaborate with an OER Research Administrator(s) to establish a streamlined process and timeline for assisting PIs in preparing proposals and in accordance with requirements.
• Review and revise proposals according to funding agencies’ missions and review criteria and for clarity, coherence, significance, innovation, structure, style, and format.
• Create supporting and boilerplate documents (e.g., letters of intent, support letters, etc.) for proposals.
• Conduct targeted searches to bolster proposal development efforts and identify potential funding sources and discuss results with PIs.

OER Publications & Other Support

• Produce OER Publications/Communications: Funding Opportunities Weekly Newsletter (OWL), Monthly Bullentin (ORB).
• Support the Associate Dean for Research and Research Director with other research-related duties (e.g., composing documents, preparing award applications, planning research events, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

$45,000

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Two years of appropriate and relevant experience
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Professional Suite of Products
• Experience in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other documents
• Ability to employ a variety of strategies to meet the communication (e.g., writing) needs
• Ability to research, compile, organize, and synthesize materials obtained from a variety of sources and to present concise information in a timely manner
• Presentation and group facilitation skills

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.