Research Development Coordinator, Science & Technology

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee invites applications for the position of Research Development Coordinator, Science & Technology. The RDC will work with faculty to develop new research teams, foster innovative project ideas, and craft competitive proposals.

The role includes editing and preparing proposals, budgeting, and leading large, multidisciplinary efforts. The incumbent will deliver at least two workshops per semester and collaborate on special RD projects within the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight 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).

Responsibilities

• Perform proposal development activities for Science & Technology/STEM, including editing and mock reviews for small teams.
• Lead production of large, multidisciplinary proposals and create budgets as needed.
• Provide training and kickoffs (min 2 workshops per semester) and collaborate on special RD projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a science and technology discipline

Federal grants experience in either research development or research administration

Job description

Job Title: Research Development Coordinator, Science & Technology

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63148

Department

The Research Development (RD) team within the Division of Research seeks to fill the position of Research Development Coordinator, 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a science and technology discipline

Federal grants experience in either research development or research administration

Other Information

This position will report to the Associate Director for 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 prestigious institutes and centers.

Contact Info

Cassidy Cooksey at [e-mail]

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Considerations

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.