Research Specialist

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $83,271 - $99,925; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Federal capacity grant management
Usda-nifa reporting compliance
Faculty support throughout grant lifecycle
The position serves as the primary liaison between the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, faculty, USDA-NIFA, and campus administrative units

Job Summary

  • The position serves as the primary liaison between the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, faculty, USDA-NIFA, and campus administrative units.
  • Responsibilities include comprehensive administration of federal capacity grants, NIFA reporting, and intramural grant management.
  • The role supports faculty throughout the full grant lifecycle while ensuring strict compliance with federal requirements.

Matching Summary

The position serves as the primary liaison between the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, faculty, USDA-NIFA, and campus administrative units.

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
  • Faculty support throughout grant lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • Experience planning research meetings
  • Multistate research coordination skills
  • Strong analytical problem-solving abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  • Three years of related field experience
  • Prior experience working with USDA
  • Not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization; no sponsorship provided

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