Grants and Research Coordinator

Hiring Department

Educ Preparation & Leadership

Job Description

Nature of Work

Coordinates support functions for grant-funded projects, related
research and OIPE academic programs to ensure goals and objectives
are accomplished within established priorities, timelines, funding
limitations, and reporting requirements. Leads and coordinates data
management, grant reporting, budget tracking, accreditation, and
offers additional support for program operations. Develops working
relationships with university staff, students, families, and
external partners to support project completion and continuous
improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Data management and systems: Collects, enters, reviews,

and maintains student and program data. Develops data collection
procedures and support staff to efficiently and accurately collect
data.

• TPSID National Coordinating Center data reporting:

Coordinates data collection and submission timelines, reviews
recurring annual information, and follows up on missing or
incomplete records. Attends data meetings as needed and
communicates questions and reporting progress.

• Grant reporting: Tracks grant activities, deliverables,

and deadlines, including those associated with Transition and
Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
(TPSID). Gathers supporting documentation, identifies data gaps,
and drafts Annual Performance Report (APR) content or other grant
reporting for review. Develops implementation plans and maintains
calendars and tracking systems to support timely completion of
project requirements and provides grant progress updates at grant
team meetings.

• Project coordination & Research Assistance: Support

Principal Investigators and OIPE staff to carry out project
activities and related research assistance. Administer and assist
in the acquisition, processing and maintenance of research and
historical materials.

• Financial and administrative support: Supports contract

documentation, invoice processing, and budget review and tracking
in coordination with appropriate university personnel. Reviews
project and financial information, identifies discrepancies, and
makes recommendations to the grant team. Provides information to
support long-term planning and budgeting.

• Student, family, and alumni surveys: Coordinates survey

distribution and follow-up for TPSID, alumni engagement, and
program evaluation. Communicates through email, telephone, and
text, as appropriate, to gather responses, clarify information, and
support completion. Organizes results for reporting and program
improvement.

• Partner and team communication: Schedules meetings and

coordinates communication with university colleagues, school
districts, and other partners. Provides reminders, tracks
outstanding needs, and follows up to ensure shared understanding of
responsibilities and deadlines.

• Accreditation support: Collects and organizes supporting

documentation, maintains records, and tracks timelines and action
items for OIPE accreditation activities.

• Program Support: Assists with OIPE events, fairs,

recruitment, and other program activities. Works collaboratively
with staff to coordinate logistics and support students, families,
and community partners.

Shift

40 hours a week, M-F

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable
knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

· A Master’s or terminal degree in a related field.

· Experience supporting grant-funded projects, data collection,
reporting, or program administration.

· Experience in higher education, secondary education, disability
services, or related settings.

· Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and project and data
tracking tools.

· Experience with scholarly activities (research, record of
publications, grant writing)

· Experience with budget tracking, invoicing, surveys, or
accreditation documentation.

· Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills, with
the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accurate
records.

· Experience communicating and working with individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their
families.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$53,976 – $98,072 /year

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Internal applicants can determine their University title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume.

Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF

or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the
UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html

• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is

11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
For questions about the application process, please email
employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems,
please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human
Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.