What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grad Hourly - Research Development - OVCR position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Hiring Department: Office of Research Development - OVCR
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026908
Posting Close Date: 8/23/2024
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Office of Research Development seeks a Graduate Hourly – Research Development in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). This is a fully remote, year-round, part-time position. This role will assist in identifying and cataloging research-related funding opportunity announcements, news stories, and event announcements relevant to the UIC research enterprise.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
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Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026908
Posting Close Date: 8/23/2024
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Office of Research Development seeks a Graduate Hourly – Research Development in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). This is a fully remote, year-round, part-time position. This role will assist in identifying and cataloging research-related funding opportunity announcements, news stories, and event announcements relevant to the UIC research enterprise.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct funding opportunity searches and curate funding opportunity lists in Pivot.
- Collect funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements from diverse sources including UIC campus/unit and funder websites and email newsletters (listservs).
- On a weekly basis, compile and organize newly released limited submission funding opportunities in a shared document.
- On a weekly basis, compile and organize non-limited funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements in a shared document.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must currently be enrolled in a graduate program at UIC.
- Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communications skills; are able to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks to meet strict weekly deadlines and are able to work independently.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in reading and analyzing funding opportunity solicitations from a variety of sponsors, including federal agencies and foundations
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation