Research Services Coordinator

Job Title

Research Services Coordinator

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Vice President Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Research Services Coordinator, under general supervision, provides support and coordination of a variety of business activities requiring independent judgment, including but not limited to, reviewing business documents and assisting in developing, monitoring, and reporting accounts and budget data as directed by supervisor. The Research Services Coordinator will also provide support in grant scouting in identifying and promoting funding opportunities.

Position is in-office located on the Stephenville main campus with work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.

Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in Research Development.

• Assists with drafting of newsletters.

• Scouts for funding opportunities.

• Curates and crafts compelling lists of grant proposals for distribution to faculty, often segmented by discipline or college.

• Coordinates inventory process and maintenance of business files.

• Acts as liaison between internal departments and external clients/vendors.

• Organizing meetings, events, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.

• May serve as a liaison with financial, payroll, and/or human resources. May coordinate routine personnel activities and maintenance of personnel files and approve leave requests.

• Assists with planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring events.

• Develops financial and statistical analyses and summary reports. Composes correspondence. Assists with administration of unit, program, or project.

• Participates in the hiring and training of business staff and/or student workers.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years’ experience in office, program or project administration including some experience in research compliance or in contract, grant, or research administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Organizational skills.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

 

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $44,000.00 to $55,550.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

 

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

 

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

 

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

 

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

 

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

 

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

 

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.