TITLE
Coordinator, Internal Funding Operations
JOB SUMMARY
The Internal Funding Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the TWU internal funding programs (e.g., Research Enhancement Program, Chancellor's Research Fellows Program, Travel Assistance Fund, Small Grants Program, and Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership) and research incentive program (e.g., Faculty Research Incentive Program (FRIP) and Proposal Development and Submission Incentive Program). The position will update and/or draft guidelines and applications materials, manage the timeline for internal grant competitions, organize the review of applications, setup awards, process financial transactions such as payroll, purchasing, and travel, monitor grant expenditures, and prepare reports. This position will also support the vivarium financial transactions and account management. The Coordinator will assist with managing the accounts used to fund internal grant programs, the vivarium, and the research incentive programs (e.g., IACUC / Vivarium accounts, Comprehensive Research Fund, and ORSP indirect costs and special projects account). Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director, Operations Research & Sponsored Programs
Supervises: May supervise Student Assistants
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in area generally related to project content or assigned responsibilities preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience in generally related area.
REQUIREMENT
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The employee may be required to travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.