Job Description
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Grant and Research Coordinator, Research Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0144228]
ROLE of the POSITION
The major purpose of this position is to provide assistance to plan, and coordinate a comprehensive support program for the Office of Research/ Associate Dean for Research to assure the acquisition and management of grant and other funding, and the establishment of an infrastructure that supports the research and scholarly activities of the SOM faculty, residents, fellows and students. This position is to help enable the SOM to participate in the success of UNLV as a Top Tier research university.
The position reports to the Administrative & Grants Director of the Office of Research and the Associate Dean of Research for the School of Medicine. Responsibilities of the position include planning, coordinating, and monitoring all functions that support external and internal grants and Office of Research (OOR) program activities including providing information for the faculty, residents, fellows and students regarding private, state, federal government agency opportunities and Foundation research related opportunities. The ideal individual will be knowledgeable in the procedures and policies of UNLV, UNLV-SOM or similar entity, Office of Sponsored Programs, IRB, UNLV Foundation, National Institute of Health (NIH), Health and Research Services Administration (HRSA), the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) and other agencies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• This position requires 1-3 years in Grant Management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of healthcare industry is a plus
OTHER EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
• Associates Degree
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
•
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• discounts on and off campus
• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Karen Gordon, Hiring Manager, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 331-5251 or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0144228” in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1+57, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at:
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of *** in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of *** is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1+72 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 8+154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 8+5-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-80XXXXXX FAX: 202-XXXXXX; TDD: 1-80XXXXXX+; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of *** discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of ****** harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
• Las Vegas, NV 8+102 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Las Vegas, NV 8+102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Grant and Research Coordinator, Research Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0144228]
ROLE of the POSITION
The major purpose of this position is to provide assistance to plan, and coordinate a comprehensive support program for the Office of Research/ Associate Dean for Research to assure the acquisition and management of grant and other funding, and the establishment of an infrastructure that supports the research and scholarly activities of the SOM faculty, residents, fellows and students. This position is to help enable the SOM to participate in the success of UNLV as a Top Tier research university.
The position reports to the Administrative & Grants Director of the Office of Research and the Associate Dean of Research for the School of Medicine. Responsibilities of the position include planning, coordinating, and monitoring all functions that support external and internal grants and Office of Research (OOR) program activities including providing information for the faculty, residents, fellows and students regarding private, state, federal government agency opportunities and Foundation research related opportunities. The ideal individual will be knowledgeable in the procedures and policies of UNLV, UNLV-SOM or similar entity, Office of Sponsored Programs, IRB, UNLV Foundation, National Institute of Health (NIH), Health and Research Services Administration (HRSA), the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) and other agencies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• This position requires 1-3 years in Grant Management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of healthcare industry is a plus
OTHER EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
• Associates Degree
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
•
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• discounts on and off campus
• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Karen Gordon, Hiring Manager, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 331-5251 or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0144228” in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1+57, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at:
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of *** in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of *** is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1+72 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 8+154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 8+5-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-80XXXXXX FAX: 202-XXXXXX; TDD: 1-80XXXXXX+; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of *** discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of ****** harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
• Las Vegas, NV 8+102 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Las Vegas, NV 8+102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Grant and Research Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Las Vegas offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.