RESEARCH SERVICES COORDINATOR

Posting Number: SRGV8716

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: McAllen, Texas

Department: Technology Commercialization

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:
Plans, coordinates and processes grant applications from conceptual to submission stage while working with faculty and staff throughout all phases based on standards set in place by the University. Supports faculty, staff, and administration in developing proposals, identifying potential funding opportunities and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations on all proposals and awards.

Description of Duties:

• Responsible for the administrative aspect of the research process within the assigned projects, including pre and post award activities and regular communications with faculty and staff.
• Assists principal investigators, faculty and staff with grant application, budget development, submission and monitoring of grant proposals and awards.
• Assists faculty and staff in the grant acquisition and administration process, including developing grant proposals, budget preparation, audit activities and periodic reports.
• Researches and identifies research funding opportunities and matches to appropriate faculty.
• Collaborates with different entities to monitor research proposal opportunities and processes; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Reviews and provides feedback on draft proposals by faculty and staff for institutional and funding agency compliance, as well as for accuracy, completeness, clarity and responsiveness in accordance with grant application guidelines and requirements.
• Acts as liaison with other university offices or external offices in regards to procedural and financial aspects of the assigned research projects/grant activities.
• Coordinates meetings with faculty, staff, and students regarding research and innovative education opportunities including, but not limited to symposia, conferences, and travel.
• Monitors and maintains timely and accurate budget information for reports, as required.
• Coordinates committee meetings and serves as committee member, as needed.
• Advises administrators, faculty, and staff on UTRGV policies and procedures with regard to grant activities with the research enterprise.
• Supervises assigned support staff and temporary employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of all assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications:
None.

Required Experience:
• Two (2) years of relevant experience, such as processing/reviewing contracts and agreements, budgets and financial analysis, writing or editing grant/proposal/contract documents; or government, non-profit administration experience or
• One (1) years of specific experience in the administration, preparation, and processing of research grant proposals and/or awards.

Preferred Experience:
None.

Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.

Other:
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of university administration policies, practices and procedures for the research enterprise. Ability to manage time sensitive deadlines; manage multiple priorities and be attentive to detail; and protect the integrity and confidentially of research data. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, corporations, foundations, faculty, administrators and staff.

Physical Capabilities: NA

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 12/23/2025

Grant Funded Position: No

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49783