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Research Development Coordinator

Inside Higher Ed
Tallahassee, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
Job Title: Research Development Coordinator

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 61630

Department

The Research Development (RD) team within the Office of Research seeks to fill the position of Research Development Coordinator, Science & Technology. This person will be a critical member of the RD Team and will work with faculty to develop new research teams, foster innovative project ideas, and craft competitive proposals.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for this role is performing proposal development activities for the area of Science & Technology/STEM, to identify opportunities, assess needs, and provide proposal services for small (1-3 PIs) proposals (editing, mock reviews, etc.). Will also be the production lead for large, multidisciplinary proposals in specialty and may assist with others outside of the discipline area. Will create budgets as needed.

Additionally, this position will provide training and opportunity kickoffs for area of specialty with a minimum of 2 workshops per semester and will work with RD staff on special projects, such as collaboration activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a science and technology discipline

Federal grants experience in either research development or research administration

Contact Info

Cassidy Cooksey at ccooksey@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

To apply, please include a cover letter and resume detailing interests and relevant experience for the role.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

To apply, please include a cover letter and resume detailing interests and relevant experience for the role.

This position will report to the Program Director for Proposal and Research Development.

The RDC will work with faculty across the FSU College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication and Information, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and several other prestigious institutes and centers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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