Grant Director, Nsf

Position Information

The Director manages the day-to-day operations of the NSF IUSE grant entitled Infusing Research as Pedagogy ( IRAP) and ensures the completion of grant objectives and key performance indicators, reporting to and supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) and co-PIs in successfully carrying out the program. The IRAP project will examine how research opportunities may increase student engagement, critical thinking skills, student retention and graduation, and transfer into a baccalaureate STEM program. The project includes three coordinated Interventions: 1) integrating course-based research into eight STEM gateway courses; 2) supporting independent student driven research experiences; and 3) creating a summer research academy. These interventions will incorporate student driven research into the curriculum, enhancing the traditional community college learning experience. The project will assess the impact of research experiences by comparing baseline and post-intervention populations using the Critical Thinking Assessment Test instrument.  The Director works collaboratively with faculty and staff at Union and with an external evaluator.  He or she shows by example a commitment to strategies that result in increasing the number of Union students who are retained, graduate and transfer in STEM.

Serve as a contact point for students and faculty members pursuing research. 
Assist the PIs and faculty members in administering the CAT assessment.
Oversee the grant budget and time and effort reporting. 
Process faculty overload, student stipend payments, travel authorizations and vouchers. 
Work with grants accountant to process draw downs.
Ensure financial compliance and assist PI with grant reporting. 
Assist with scheduling and preparing for project meetings. 
Coordinate data collection and reporting with IR and the grant evaluator. 
Schedule faculty and student workshops. 
Manage the proposal process and logistics for independent research and the Summer Research Academy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists Director of Student Research and Science Laboratories with the publication of the Research Journal

Master's Degree in a STEM related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate core competencies.

Commitment to the goal of all students obtaining college degrees.
Proven ability to complete assigned tasks, proven problem-solving abilities, and analytical expertise.
Experiences in program development, organizational development, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
Familiarity with federal grants (preferred)
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data 
Ability to design and manipulate spreadsheets
Experience with scientific research. 
Three years' work experience in higher education.

Use of Excel

This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
Some physical effort required; employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
None or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Some travel required.

Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
Union College is an EEO/ AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Full Time grant funded position.  Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours be required.  Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college.  Mandatory overtime is required throughout the year, especially at peak times.  Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Grant Position:
Position will be terminated upon expiration of grant funding.

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