Research Coordinator I

Job no: 540985 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration Department: 18020000 - ED-OFFICE OF EVALUATION - RES Classification Title: Research Coordinator I Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Description: Specific duties of the Research Coordinator I include the following tasks organized by area of work. Develop project/work plans. Monitor progress, identify, and resolve barriers to progress, and work with project leadership to make any necessary adjustments to scope, timeline, and/or budget. Communicate with faculty and staff, sponsors, community partners, and other external constituencies. Coordinate data collection activities (e.g., recruit and communicate with research participants, plan for interviews, coordinate survey logistics, create project timelines) Coordinate research team meetings and record action items. Support the preparation of reports, applications, and manuscripts (e.g., perform literature searches). Maintain project compliance with regulations and policies (federal, state, university, sponsors), creating and renewing IRB protocols, organizing information for audits, etc. Provide oversight of project students and staff, ensuring that daily tasks are completed and that the project timelines communicated across the team are met. Coordinate research related events aligned with PIs’ research program. Proposal Development Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Collaborate with an OER Research Administrator(s) to establish a streamlined process and timeline for assisting PIs in preparing proposals and in accordance with requirements. Review and revise proposals according to funding agencies’ missions and review criteria and for clarity, coherence, significance, innovation, structure, style, and format. Create supporting and boilerplate documents (e.g., letters of intent, support letters, etc.) for proposals. Conduct targeted searches to bolster proposal development efforts and identify potential funding sources and discuss results with PIs. OER Publications & Other Support Produce OER Publications/Communications: Funding Opportunities Weekly Newsletter (OWL), Monthly Bullentin (ORB). Support the Associate Dean for Research and Research Director with other research-related duties (e.g., composing documents, preparing award applications, planning research events, etc.). Other duties as assigned. $45,000 Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license. Preferred: Two years of appropriate and relevant experience Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Professional Suite of Products Experience in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other documents Ability to employ a variety of strategies to meet the communication (e.g., writing) needs Ability to research, compile, organize, and synthesize materials obtained from a variety of sources and to present concise information in a timely manner Presentation and group facilitation skills This is a time-limited position. Health Assessment Required: Health Assessment Required: No Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr