Research Specialist

University of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD, US
Base: $83,271 - $99,925; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Not specified (assumed to be office-based given the context)
Federal capacity grant management
Usda-nifa reporting compliance
Intramural grant administration
The University of Maryland College Park is seeking a Research Specialist to oversee the administration and coordination of research grants within the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station. This role involves liaising with faculty and federal agencies, ensuring compliance, and supporting research initiatives

Job Summary

  • The position serves as the primary liaison between the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, faculty, USDA–NIFA, and campus administrative units.
  • Responsibilities include managing capacity grants, ensuring federal compliance, coordinating multistate research, and organizing research-related workshops.
  • The role supports state-of-the-art research related to sustainable food production, plant and animal genomics, and environmental health across Maryland.

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The University of Maryland College Park is seeking a Research Specialist to oversee the administration and coordination of research grants within the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station. This role involves liaising with faculty and federal agencies, ensuring compliance, and supporting research initiatives.

Salary

Base: $83,271 - $99,925; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Exempt benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal capacity grant management
  • USDA-NIFA reporting compliance
  • Intramural grant administration
  • Multistate research coordination
  • Faculty support throughout lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • Experience planning meetings and events
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Engagement with internal stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  • Three years of experience in related field
  • Prior experience working with USDA
  • Prior experience with research administration in higher education
  • No sponsorship provided for work authorization

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