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