Research Development Coordinator, Science & Technology

FSU Research Development; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

FSU Research Development is seeking a Research Development Coordinator (RDC) to join the RD Team. The role focuses on developing proposals in Science & Technology/STEM, identifying opportunities, and supporting small teams with editing and mock reviews, while also leading budgets for large, multidisciplinary efforts.

The RDC will deliver training workshops (minimum two per semester) and collaborate with RD staff on special projects, reporting to the Associate Director of Research Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in a science and technology discipline preferred.
• Federal grants experience in either research development or research administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform proposal development activities for Science & Technology/STEM areas, identifying opportunities and providing proposal services for small teams.
• Lead production for large, multidisciplinary proposals and create budgets as needed.
• Provide workshops and kickoff trainings (minimum 2 per semester) for area specialization.
• Collaborate with RD staff on special projects and collaborative activities across FSU colleges and institutes.

Skills

Proposal development

Editing

Budgeting

Mock reviews

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

The Research Development (RD) team within the FSU Office of Research seeks to fill the position of Research Development Coordinator (RDC), Science & Technology. This person will be a critical member of the RD Team and will work with faculty to develop new research teams, foster innovative project ideas, and craft competitive proposals.

The primary responsibility for this role is performing proposal development activities for the area of Science & Technology/STEM, to identify opportunities, assess needs, and provide proposal services for small (1-3 PIs) proposals (editing, mock reviews, etc.). Will also be the production lead for large, multidisciplinary proposals in specialty and may assist with others outside of the discipline area. Will create budgets as needed.

Additionally, this position will provide training and opportunity kickoffs for area of specialty with a minimum of 2 workshops per semester and will work with RD staff on special projects, such as collaboration activities. This position will report to the Associate Director of Research Development. The RDC will work with faculty across the FSU College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication and Information, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and several other renowned institutes and centers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years. Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a science and technology discipline preferred. Federal grants experience in either research development or research administration preferred.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.