Research Coordinator | Department of Psychology

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for faculty research activities and projects
• Track deadlines for proposals, reports, renewals, and compliance requirements
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, departments, and central administrative units
• Affiliate with faculty with processing research-related expenses
• Maintain accurate documentation, timelines, and reporting related to research activities

Financial Management

• Support monitoring of faculty research accounts, including restricted and grant funds
• Track spending across accounts (discretionary, endowed, restricted, and sponsored funds)
• Process expense reports, reimbursements, purchase orders, and travel expenses
• Aid in budgeting and financial tracking to ensure compliance with university policies
• Support stewardship reporting and communication with development partners
• Collaborate with department leadership to prepare financial reports and summaries

Department Liaison & Grant Support

• Serve as the primary liaison to Notre Dame Research (NDR) and Corporate Relations
• Coordinate dissemination of grant-related information to faculty
• Support pre-award and post-award processes in collaboration with central offices
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with grant requirements
• Facilitate communication between faculty and institutional partners

Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Contribute to special projects and departmental initiatives
• Aid in coordination and execution of strategic priorities
• Assist department leadership with additional administrative and research-related tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Familiarity with sponsored research administration, compliance, and reporting
• Experience with fund accounting and grant management
• Experience in academic, research, or corporate relations environments
• Knowledge of pre-award and/or post-award grant processes

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Professionalism and a collaborative, service-oriented approach
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and platforms

Additional Information

• Application Deadline: July 26, 2026.
• Hiring Pay Range: Up to $26/hour, commensurate with experience.
• Required Application Materials: Resume and cover letter