Research Coordinator

Job Description The Research Administration & Development Coordinator will demonstrate a strong code of ethics and integrity, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality while serving as a trusted steward of research administration processes and resources. The successful candidate plays a pivotal role in helping to enhance the research and creative scholarship success in AAD. This individual will assist in coordinating an array of research development opportunities, including liaising with external stakeholders, internal research events (twice a year), and collaborative projects, with a particular focus on facilitating increased communication internal and external to the university. The coordinator will assist faculty and the dean’s office in managing contractual obligations, budget and logistics, while ensuring adherence to institutional and funding regulations. The Research Administration & Development Coordinator will support the college in achieving its goals related to increased grant success, research impact and reputation. Key Responsibilities Research Development Coordination Support research development training workshops Coordinate events that showcase research and creative scholarship across the college (twice a year) Coordinate engagement with internal stakeholders (e.g., research institutes, centers, etc.) and external stakeholders to develop new funding opportunities, both nationally and internationally Engage with faculty across the college to understand their research agendas or creative ambitions to identify affiliated funding sources, guided by the Associate Dean of Research & Creative Scholarship Proposal Funding Management Assist faculty in developing their budget for funding proposals Coordinate the collection of proposal documents and ensure expectations are addressed prior to submission with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Liaise with OSP for needed post‑award support, such as monitoring research spending, re‑budget requests, cost‑share reporting, etc. Track grants internal to the university received by AAD faculty and promote/support plans for pursuit of associated external funding Serve as an ongoing resource for faculty in addressing questions or issues that arise in the pursuit and execution of externally funded scholarships Research Administrative and Logistical Support Maintain records of funding proposals, awards and press releases Prepare reports and assemble data for college leadership and external stakeholders Assist in the development of promotion materials and communication strategies to highlight the research and creative scholarship portfolio of the faculty Prepare and send out monthly newsletters highlighting upcoming deadlines for funding opportunities and faculty success Assemble information and data on the impacts of programs and the college’s overall research and scholarship productivity Contribute to the college’s annual report Keep track of different measures of success (e.g., number of applications submitted, dollar value of submissions, first‑time grant submission, etc.) Ongoing Improvement Stay informed about potential relationships, best practices, and emerging opportunities in research and creative scholarship Solicit and evaluate feedback from faculty and external partners to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Strong experience with budgets (development and submission) Proficient in use of MS Excel Proven ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Demonstrated experience in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, tracking work progress and agility against unplanned events and changing policies Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of faculty and external stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience working in fields represented in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design Previous experience in higher education Experience with grant management software Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Compensation and Hours Pay Band: 4 Overtime Status: Exempt – not eligible for overtime Appointment Type: Regular Salary Information: $60,000 – 65,000 Hours per week: 40 hours per week; as needed Review Date: August 3, 2026 EEO Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. 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