Coordinator III – The University of Tennessee, College of Engineering (CoE) - Pay Grade 42, DOE&Q.  The successful candidate will report to the Associate Dean for Research and Technology and will 1) coordinate and facilitate the submission of grant proposals by faculty to private industry and to state and federal funding agencies; 2) review proposals, contracts, and subcontracts prior to submittal to the Office of Research and/or the University of Tennessee Research Foundation; 3) identify funding opportunities; and 4) track research awards and other research-based metrics.

 

Minimum requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of pre-award grants and contracts experience relative to externally-funded projects. The degree requirement may be waived with evidence of additional relevant work experience. Candidates must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong critical analyses abilities; outstanding problem-solving skills; outstanding customer service skills; the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; and proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Preferred qualifications include current or previous employment at a university; experience with federal, state, local, non-profit funding agencies; working knowledge of agency-specific electronic proposal submission platforms; knowledge of generally accepted accounting/budgeting principles.   

 

To apply:  Submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to the chair of the search committee: Jada Huskey, The University of Tennessee, College of Engineering, 114 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN, 37996-2002, or via email to xxxxxx@utk.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

 

 

 

Miriam A. Campo

Director, Sponsored Programs

Office of Research

The University of Tennessee

1534 White Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37996-1529

 

Phone: 865-974-2465

Fax:      865-974-2805

Email:   xxxxxx@utk.edu