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Mississippi State University

Research Development Coordinator

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Research Development Coordinator. The role requires leading complex proposal development, facilitating cross-university collaborations, managing interdisciplinary teams, and mentoring on grantsmanship to enhance the state's research infrastructure and funding success.

Highlights
  • Lead the full lifecycle of high-value proposal development and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements.
  • Analyze complex funding solicitations and develop strategic timelines and roadmaps.
  • Conduct strategic reviews of proposals to improve alignment with funding priorities and enhance persuasiveness.
  • Assist with research design, budget creation, and coordinate submission logistics across institutions.
  • Develop institutional data assets and conduct outreach through educational programs to support grant seekers.
  • Maintain relationships with federal program officers and research administration organizations.
  • Require proficiency with office software, funder platforms, and data management.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and three years of academic extramural grants experience.
  • Preferred qualifications: master’s degree, five years of progressive research development experience, and professional certifications (e.g., CRA, CPRA, PMP).
  • Salary grade 14; exact salary determined by the hiring department with referenced compensation structures.