Northern Illinois University Hiring for Research Development Coordinator () at DeKalb, IL  Full Time

• Provide logistical and programming support and content development for campus training and education efforts pertaining to funding competitiveness.
• Coordinate with internal and external speakers and offices, develop/contribute/review/deliver presentation content, and provide logistical support for campus-wide training efforts on topics pertaining to funding competitiveness (e.g., using funding search tools, assessing alignment of fit between project goals and sponsor solicitation, developing competitive proposal documents, clarifying key sponsor requirements and changes, etc.).
• Collaborate with other campus units where appropriate to develop, promote, and present such training. Support the Strategic Transdisciplinary Artistry, Research, and Scholarship (STARS) Faculty Academy programming and operations including but not limited to greeting attendees and speakers at sessions and ensuring speakers’ needs are met; assisting with technology setups and room arrangements to facilitate session activities; communicating with STARS speakers, mentors, advisory committee, and other contributors; maintaining contact with current and former STARS; and maintaining STARS records.
• Coordinate with the program evaluator as needed to collect/provide data or otherwise support evaluation of campus training programming to inform improvements.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of internal competitions, including NIU’s research and artistry annual seed funding program, competitions required to select proposals in response to limited submission funding opportunities, and other ad hoc competitions as required.
• Effectively promote upcoming competitions to campus constituencies, including submitting ORD website updates to the NIU web team, submitting announcement requests to NIU marketing and communications team, and submitting information to unit heads for dissemination.
• Set up competitions in internal competition management software system and update annually or as needed.
• Serve as primary point of contact between ORD and applicants, reviewers, and other constituents. Maintain calendar of repeat annual internal competitions.
• Use available resources (databases and sponsor websites) to scan for upcoming limited submission funding opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of a resource library of tools and documents for funding and proposal development and award management.
• Obtain and/or develop resources including instructions and documentation for using funding search tools and assessing fit of funding opportunities with project goals, sample and template proposal documents, sample successful proposals, proposal starter packs for frequently applied to funding programs, organizing tools, instructional materials, etc.). Routinely review and refresh resources.
• Coordinate with the RIPS IT manager and NIU web team to host the library on the ORD website.
• Assist with planning and facilitating transdisciplinary research ideation meetings.
• Support identification and development of collaborative partnerships.
• Conduct proactive funding searches, set up saved searches and alerts in available databases, and assess and provide feedback on alignment between NIU project goals and sponsor funding opportunities.
• Provide proposal development support including coordinating proposal planning meetings; discussing solicitation guidelines with PI team to confirm shared understanding of proposal submission requirements and deadlines; developing and maintaining matrices, checklists, and other organizational tools; coordinating document management of proposal files for purposes of access by the writing team and versioning control; documenting and reporting writing assignments, draft deadlines, and other logistical information to the writing team; coordinating with external partners to gather collaborator documents; assisting with budget planning; and reviewing, providing feedback to, and editing proposal documents.
• Complete non-routine assignments that further advance the NIU, RIPS, and ORD mission.

• Strong project management skills
• Ability to be proactive and independent in achieving established work goals
• Skill at managing multiple deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in an environment of continuous change
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear and compelling narrative
• Skill with or ability to learn form-based submission and tracking systems and search databases.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to utilize various computer software packages, such as Accounting Software, query, etc.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems

• Prior research development or pre-award research administration experience.
• Experience facilitating training or education programs or providing event support or coordination.
• Experience using O365 suite, InfoReady, SPIN or other funding database search tools, InfoEd or other proposal development and tracking software.
• Experience facilitating new collaborative research or scholarship initiatives.

• Regular office related duties
• Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting the majority of the time.
• Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation.
• Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Hybrid remote work is possible.
• Ability to navigate and move across campus in a short time frame.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Program Coordinator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.