Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $24.99 per hour ($51,977 annually) 

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties 

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a Grant Coordinator to work on federally funded grant project. Our funded project focus on conducting exciting research, education, and outreach activities. This position provides opportunities to work in exciting and high impact research and education fields with faculty leaders while creating a strong and long-term societal impact. Grant coordinator position is for one year and can be renewed for multiple years subjected to availability of funds and incumbent performance.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create grant progress reports in coordination with Center Director and external evaluator;
• Maintain accurate records and details of grant spending in line with the spending plan for the center and in accordance with university regulations, policies and procedures;
• Serve as the principal administrative contact and liaison for assigned grants programs and supports Principal Investigators with assigned administrative tasks;
• Prepare, support and disseminate communication-related center activities and organize meetings;
• Manage, process, audit, and oversee timely compensation for faculty, staff and students;
• Coordinate and ensure efficient and accurate transactions with other UDC and external entities such as UDC’s SEAS Research Center, Office of Sponsored Programs, student admissions, and other university offices;
• Coordinate and organize outreach activities, meetings, internal and external workshops and events in coordination with the Center Director;
• Assist with maintaining SEAS website, and social media accounts;
• Supervises assigned students and staff and;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management and/or the management of administrative duties.
• Knowledge of MS office tools and website maintenance.
• Excellent management skills and the ability to work with others amicably.
• Strong understanding of the University’s finance systems, preferred.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and may not be eligible for the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: While at this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B), we encourage and will consider individuals in an eligible OPT.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .