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NOWJob Number: P224
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Research and Sponsored Programs
Specialist - Research/Sponsored Programs
Research and Sponsored Programs
$44,492 - $55,392; commensurate with experience
Provide direct support to university personnel to find, apply for, and manage external grants and contracts for research and sponsored programs. Identify potential funding opportunities
with federal, state, and private funders and disseminate information to the university community. Provide direct support and oversight to applicants during proposal preparation to ensure applications for funding are complete, competitive and in compliance
with funder and University requirements. Submit proposals on behalf of the University. Review and approve all financial transactions requested on each assigned award in order to assure allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Conduct periodic comprehensive
desk review/audit of each assigned award to ensure proper and effective administration, including fiscal stewardship and policy compliance, pursuant to funded statement of work, funded budget, award terms & conditions, policies, procedures, and guidelines
of the sponsors and the University. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Master’s Degree with one (1) year of experience (see below) or Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of progressively responsible experience (see below).
With Master’s Degree: One (1) year of experience in grant writing, research administration, development, public relations, customer service/support, or other related field.
With Bachelor’s Degree: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, research administration, development, public relations, customer service/support, or other related field.
Prior experience in Research Administration and/or Higher Education Administration.
Certified Research Administrator certification preferred.
Cover Letter & CV/Resume Required
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
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Application Review Date: November 15, 2021
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Mike Zierman
Award Management Specialist
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Sam Ingram Building G011D
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
(615)494-7600
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