Winter will be here sooner than we may want to admit and wouldn’t you like to make this your first one working with a university that boasts active faculty and staff researchers, a fun team of supportive colleagues AND close proximity to miles of coastline with sun-drenched beaches?! Well you can make that happen because Coastal Carolina University seeks applications for the position of Grants Development Coordinator (Grants Coordinator II) in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Services (OSPRS).

 

Responsibilities include: maintaining a comprehensive database of faculty research interests, scholarly and creative activities to identify opportunities for proposals and performing funding searches in response to requests from faculty, staff or University administration; reviewing proposals and supporting documentation from PIs to verify compliance with sponsor guidelines as well as University, state and federal regulations; coordinating with OSPRS staff, faculty, University staff and administration, and external collaborators on matters affecting proposal development efforts and the formation of proposal teams; developing and providing trainings, workshops and resource manuals delivered in-person and online to all Colleges; updating information pertaining to changes in regulations, guidelines and requirements, and procedures for local, state, federal and foundation sponsors; creating comprehensive new proposal files in OSPRS electronic grants management system and hard files including all proposal documents and related attachments; initiating, tracking and completing required signature chain for all proposal submissions and coordinating proposal submission readiness with Principal Investigators and the OSPRS Director; following-up with sponsors on proposal submissions prior to award decisions and communicating with PIs, Directors, Chairs and Deans regarding the status of proposal submissions to coordinate corrections or additional documentation needs; assisting the OSPRS Director to provide new faculty trainings; attending professional development meetings, conferences and workshops and performing other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and related experience in seeking and writing grants for a university, nonprofit or government grants office are required. Two (2) years of experience in seeking, writing and submitting grants for a university, nonprofit or government grants office is preferred. Public or private higher education, non-profit or government grant administration experience is also preferred. Experience with state, federal and private sponsor electronic grants management systems preferred. Familiarity with University and federal regulations, policies, and procedures preferred. Familiarity with website update and maintenance preferred. Experience creating materials and delivering training to adult learners preferred. Additionally, a successful candidate should possess outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; strong presentation, writing, and editing abilities; competency with Microsoft Office products; the ability to establish good working relationships with University offices, federal, state and local agencies; and exceptional communication skills.

 

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Interested applicants may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu or online in the Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am and 12:30 pm, Friday. Applicants should include an application, cover letter, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. Deadline for applications: August 18, 2019.

 

Grants Coordinator II (BE20), full-time position with benefits. State pay band: 05. Normal work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Must be flexible to meet occasional special scheduling needs of the University and available for limited daily or overnight travel.

 

If you have questions or would like more information, you can reach me directly. To apply for the position, please use this direct link: http://jobs.coastal.edu/hr/postings/8286.

 

Stephanie J. Cassavaugh

Director & IRB Administrator

 

PO Box 261954

Conway, SC 29528-6054

 

Coastal Science Center, #160-N

301 Allied Drive

 

843.349.5030

http://www.coastal.edu/osprs

 

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