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The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a grant coordinator to work on our federally- funded grant project. Our funded project focuses on conducting exciting research, education, and outreach activities. This position provides opportunities to work on high impact research and education with faculty leaders while creating a strong and long-term societal impact. The grant coordinator position is for one year but can be renewed for multiple years subject to availability of funds and performance.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institutes on Aging (NIA) MSTEM grant, under the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at the University of the District of Columbia is seeking a full-time grant coordinator. The NIH NIA MSTEM grant focuses on the creation and implementation of an array of invaluable aging-focused student and faculty activities tied to research, curricular enhancements, and experiential learning at UDC. This project synergizes with on-going activities at UDC: 1) sponsored research projects tied to investigating balance and gait in aging individuals, human performance and others; 2) the Center for Biomechanical & Rehabilitation Engineering (CBRE); 3) the immergence of a new multi-laboratory biomedical research facility, the NIH-sponsored Specialized Technological center for Assistive Rehabilitation (STAR) research (an upcoming state-of-the-art center focusing on gait & balance, virtual reality rehabilitation, assistive robotics for rehabilitation, biomechanics, and bioimaging) which will facilitate research on a wide-range of aging, impaired and unimpaired populations; and 4) the further enhancement of the UDC Biomedical Engineering (BME) program, the only ABET-accredited bachelor of science in BME program at a HBCU nationwide.
The grant coordinator will have the opportunity to work with the principal investigator, students and personnel of the NIH NIA MSTEM project, as well as representatives from various institutes, agencies and and Universities. Further, the grant coordinator will be given the opportunity to attend national and international meetings and workshops, as well as trainings, towards their career advancement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Job Requirements
For more information and to apply, please use the following link:
Grant Coordinator - University of the District of Columbia (applicantstack.com)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institutes on Aging (NIA) MSTEM grant, under the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at the University of the District of Columbia is seeking a full-time grant coordinator. The NIH NIA MSTEM grant focuses on the creation and implementation of an array of invaluable aging-focused student and faculty activities tied to research, curricular enhancements, and experiential learning at UDC. This project synergizes with on-going activities at UDC: 1) sponsored research projects tied to investigating balance and gait in aging individuals, human performance and others; 2) the Center for Biomechanical & Rehabilitation Engineering (CBRE); 3) the immergence of a new multi-laboratory biomedical research facility, the NIH-sponsored Specialized Technological center for Assistive Rehabilitation (STAR) research (an upcoming state-of-the-art center focusing on gait & balance, virtual reality rehabilitation, assistive robotics for rehabilitation, biomechanics, and bioimaging) which will facilitate research on a wide-range of aging, impaired and unimpaired populations; and 4) the further enhancement of the UDC Biomedical Engineering (BME) program, the only ABET-accredited bachelor of science in BME program at a HBCU nationwide.
The grant coordinator will have the opportunity to work with the principal investigator, students and personnel of the NIH NIA MSTEM project, as well as representatives from various institutes, agencies and and Universities. Further, the grant coordinator will be given the opportunity to attend national and international meetings and workshops, as well as trainings, towards their career advancement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Organizes general activities, meetings, internal and external events in coordination with the principal investigator
- Coordinates sponsor, industrial partner, and internal and external collaborator events in coordination with the principal investigator
- Submits and oversees timely student and faculty payments
- Tracks student reports and organizes student payment materials
- Ensures spending alignment with project spending plan and budget while ensuring compliance with agency and grant guidelines
- Facilitates communications tied to the facility’s activities and organization of meetings
- Facilitates grant progress reports in coordination with facility director
- Facilitates equipment procurement
- Assists with maintaining website and social media accounts
- Assists with the preparation of promotional and recruitment materials
- Assists with surveys and analysis tied to the project; this may involve interactions with the project evaluator
Minimum Job Requirements
A successful candidate for this position is expected to have the following qualifications and skills:
- Have earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related discipline or bachelor’s Degrees in other fields (e.g., management or business-related disciplines) may be considered
- A minimum of three years of experience tied to project management and/or project administration
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; also, knowledge of website maintenance and experience with creation of promotional materials is welcomed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent management skills and ability to work with other amicably
For more information and to apply, please use the following link:
Grant Coordinator - University of the District of Columbia (applicantstack.com)