Coordinator IV - Coordinator for Research & Proposal Development

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information


This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition
202600093S


Title
Coordinator IV - Coordinator for Research & Proposal Development


FLSA status
Exempt


Hiring Salary


This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: .

Occupational Category
Professional


Department
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)


Division
Division of Academic Affairs


Open Date
04/17/2026


Open Until Filled
Yes


Educational and Experience Requirement


Bachelor's degree in a field currently offered at Sam Houston State University, with a Master's degree highly desirable. Four years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position


Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory program work. Coordinates and participates in initiatives in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), which are focused on increasing the amount of externally funded research by faculty and students.

Primary Responsibilities


Participates in the general operations of the proposal development unit in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). Helps develop and implement strategies to engage faculty in the proposal development process. Monitors local, state, and federal funding trends. Stays aware of current and upcoming funding opportunities and regularly presents these opportunities to eligible potential investigators. Prepares reports to assess short- and long-term strategic goals. Meets with faculty and staff regularly to clearly ascertain research interests, capabilities, and goals. Identifies and studies requirements of Requests for Proposal (RFP), strategically selects appropriate opportunities, and proactively follows-up with faculty, staff, and/or partner organizations to help create a proposal concept and clear development process. Understands and incorporates the capabilities of core SHSU research facilities/units, as well as potential collaborating institutions, as appropriate. Meets proposal submission deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval. Actively participates with coordination of faculty research groups and centers in the proposal writing process beyond the development process described above. Responsible for the successful submission of proposals for external funding each year, the number dependent on size and scope. Prepares proposals to help further the research priorities of the university, enabling centers of research to develop and eventually be self-sustaining with external research awards. Schedules and actively participates in strategic proposal production meetings. Stays in close contact with faculty and improves proposal acceptance results by evaluating the reviews of declined proposals. Redesigns processes, approaches, and coordination and implements changes and resubmission of the proposal. Maintains strong existing collaborative sponsor relationships, develops new relationships, and persistently refines and/or regularly develops new fundraising strategies/approaches. Finds potential funding opportunities and coordinates various aspects of the selection, creation, development, and preparation of proposals for assigned faculty, staff, and or special projects. Maintains and distributes accurate records on the status and disposition of proposals under development. Coordinates relevant trainings, researcher development, and conferences for campus throughout the year. Contributes to the administration of the internal grants cycle and awarding. Maintains timely communications and monitoring of the team email. Collaborates with internal units to ensure a seamless experience for principal investigators. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications


Strong technological and communication skills as well as organizational capacities. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws that impact grant-funded activities and funding priorities. Ability to

supervise business functions. Communicates with other University departments, personnel, and other agencies.

Proven track record of thriving in collaborative team environments, demonstrating effective

communication skills, technical writing experience, and contributing as a dedicated team member. Preference will be given to those with experience or the understanding of research proposal concept development, preparation, writing, and grant submissions. This experience is ideally gained within a higher education setting, fostering a deep understanding of the dynamics unique to academic institutions.

Full Time Part Time
Full Time


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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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