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Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Position Number: 5022876
  • Location: Fort Myers, FL
  • Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts


Grants and Research Compliance Coordinator

Job Summary
The Grants and Research Compliance Coordinator coordinates grant and compliance activities over the complete lifecycle of the process.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Maintains pre-award activities and assists faculty and staff in preparing and developing grant application package.
  • Prepare the documentation that is required for research grant proposals. This includes development of grant budgets and knowledge of and compliance with sponsor and University regulations and requirements.
  • Drafts agreements based on approved templates.
  • Maintain an electronic resource base of materials that can be accessed as needed for inclusion in grants (as required by funding agencies).
  • Electronically submits proposals to external funding agencies using both sponsor-provided electronic proposal submission systems and the University's ERA system.
  • Screens submitted applications and monitors status of proposals throughout the external review process.
  • Prepares subcontracts including preparing scope of work statements, budgets and obtaining the requisite approvals from all sub-awardee institutions.
  • Assists in managing post-award grant-related activities.
  • Develops electronic forms for pre and post-award operations.
  • Provides training to PIs, faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators on grant related activities and compliance.
  • Compiles research data to produce reports upon request.
  • Researches and identifies grant making organizations and other external support sources.


Other duties
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.


Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
  • Two years of professional full-time experience in pre-award and post-award contract/grant experience.
  • Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
  • Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
  • Four years of professional full-time experience in pre-award and post-award contract/grant experience and/or managing research compliance and working with research compliance committees.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
  • Knowledge of and ability to work with a comfort level with legal documents and budgets.
  • Knowledge of research compliance.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
  • Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
  • Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
  • Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
  • Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students and the community in a service-oriented environment.
  • Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.


The selected candidate meeting the preferred qualifications may be hired at the Grants and Research Compliance Coordinator II level.

Applications received by October 31st, 2023 will receive priority consideration.


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