Research Development Coord Details

Research Development Coord

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN

Employment Type : Full-Time

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of experience or a combination of related education and work

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Experience working effectively as a team member in a fast-paced, complex environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability for discretion with confidential or sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects with fixed deadlines and to re-prioritize tasks as needed to successfully meet all deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of accountability and follow-through

• Experience working in a higher education institution
• Strong interpersonal skills; proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Excellent demonstrated written/verbal communication skills
• Well organized, detail orientated, and an efficient manager of competing priorities
• Ability to creatively and critically address challenges
• Experience with NIH, DOD and/or ACS research grants
• Experience with internal grant funding opportunities

About the Position
Reporting to the MCC Research Development Manager, the Research Development Coordinator will be responsible for leading the MCC Internal Grants Program, developing and submitting research grant proposals and progress reports, coordinating targeted funding opportunity searches and dissemination, coordinating areas of the annual Cancer Research Symposium, Seminar Series and other research engagement events, as well as being a contributing team member by participating in the planning, coordination, and execution of administrative processes and systems that provide quality control and operational efficiency.

Duties/Responsibilities

40% Lead the administration of the MCC Internal Grants Program. Serve as the primary administrator for MCC Internal Grants Program, managing the logistics of both annual spring and fall cycles and for additional funding opportunities as they arise. This position will work with the internal grant software system used to collect applications, reviews and track outcomes of the internal grants. With oversight and direction from the Research Development Manager, this position will ensure the quality and completeness of the internal grants program while ensuring that outcomes are reported accordingly. Tasks include developing process for solicitation, review and awards of internal grants, liaison with mechanism chairs, reviewers and applicants, write RFAs for annual mechanisms oversee the review process and prepare notice of awards with terms of awards, and independently tracking outcomes and progress reports.

40% Develop and Submit Grant Proposals and Progress Reports. Partnering with the 22 MCC-supported faculty to review the requirements of the particular funding opportunities, prepare budgets for, compile components of, and submit grant applications for sponsored research. Work closely with the MCC Research Development team and the SPA office on requirements and submission deadlines. The agencies most common to our faculty include the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Department of Defense (DOD), and ACS (American Cancer Society).

For proposals, tasks include determining the submission timeline and workflow; conducting preliminary review of proposals from faculty for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to agency/MCC/UMN policies and procedures; prepare administrative information for proposals; respond to issues that arise from sponsor or the investigator prior to award; identify novel circumstances and collect information for discussion with senior staff when needed; serve as liaison to sponsoring agencies and University personnel.

For progress reports, tasks include maintaining a calendar of all progress reports required by funding agencies; initiate and coordinate budget and document collection in collaboration with faculty and finance staff; advise on and ensure compliance with award conditions, specifically protocol approvals (IRB, IACUC, IBC); publication compliance (NIH Public Access Policy), etc.; respond to issues that arise from sponsor or the investigator during this process; identify novel circumstances and collect information for discussion with senior staff when needed; serve as liaison to sponsoring agencies and University personnel.

15% Funding Opportunities. Identify, review and communicate external funding opportunities to all MCC members via the weekly Update email while also updating the ongoing funding opportunities spreadsheet. Target searches to find opportunities well suited to specific MCC strategic priorities, to team science, and to specific MCC-supported faculty research areas.

5% Contribute as a Team Member in Other General Duties for the Research Development Office. Coordinate support for new programs and projects, provide support for annual research engagement activities such as the annual Cancer Research Symposium and the MCC Seminar Series. Seminars occur weekly during the academic year. A required component of the position is staffing the 450 MCRB simulcast location.

The Masonic Cancer Center (MCC) is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated to cancer research, education, and patient care for the citizens of Minnesota and the surrounding region. Since the time of the first award in 1997, there has been consistent growth of the membership and research base, enabling our center to further advance our knowledge and enhance care for our catchment area. We are driven to be the choice academic healthcare environment for patients, clinicians, scientists and students who seek exceptional, compassionate, precision cancer therapy; innovative clinical trials and prevention programs; cutting-edge research opportunities; and outstanding advanced education.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.