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Research Project Coordinator

Position Number: 6648005
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Research Project Coordinator

About Research Foundation for SUNY:

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.

Our mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world's knowledge economy.

Our vision is to make SUNY the best place for faculty, students and staff to research, innovate, and solve the world's most pressing problems.

The RF serves SUNY by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. We work with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to support research and discovery through the administration of sponsored projects and technology transfer and management of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth.

The RF is committed to diversity, inclusion and a working environment that enhances productivity, creates personal and professional opportunities, unleashes everyone's full potential and fuels innovation. We hold the organization and each other to the highest standards of integrity, accountability and ethical behavior.

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Job Description:

The Research Project Coordinator oversees multiple cross-functional projects from inception to completion, requiring a candidate that is a resourceful, detail oriented, and collaborative team member with excellent project management skills. This position also plays a critical role in identifying, pursuing, and securing grant funding to support SUNY's goal of doubling research.

This position is situated in the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development and reports to the Director of Research Programs and Industry Partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Assist in planning and implementation of cross-functional projects, including:
- Facilitating definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Defining project tasks and resource requirements.
- Tracking project deliverables using appropriate tools.
- Managing day-to-day operational aspect of a project.
- Facilitating regular project status meetings, communicates updates, and providing timely reports to stakeholders, including project status, issues, risks, and resolutions
Assist in writing compelling funding proposals and applications that effectively communicate the organization's goals and funding needs.
Identify potential funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, industry, and other sources.
Attend relevant webinars and training courses and report findings back to the Director.
Assist in project management of Research Office projects related to STRIVE goals as needed.
Collaborate with external program managers and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and data for proposals and projects.
Seek new funding and collaboration opportunities by networking and attending relevant research and industry events, conferences, and meetings.
Monitor grant requirements and reporting deadlines, develop grant narratives and supporting application documents as needed.
Maintain a comprehensive database of funding opportunities, submissions, and outcomes.
Contribute to and help coordinate multiple projects from the Research Office, from inception to completion, to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned

Anticipated breakout of duties:

Project management: 50%

Grant & project development: 25%

Outreach: 10%

Liaising with campuses: 15%

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business, public administration, communications, or in the field of science, technology or engineering).

Personal and professional integrity that communicates a sense of mission, leadership, and ability to self-start.

Proven experience in writing and development.

Strong research and analytical skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

At least 3 years or prior experience in a project management role.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field.

Experience with federal grants and grants.gov.

Certification in grant writing or nonprofit management.

Project Management Professional certification.

Project management experience handling multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, utilizing tools and methods for planning and implementation.

Experience with online grant application portals, databases, and grant management software.

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

Salary: 75,000 - 85,000

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter

After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.

Returning Applicants - Login to your RF SUNY Careers Account to review your application.

To apply, please visit: https://systemrf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193845