Research Coordinator / Grants Manager

Job Summary:

The OCOM Research Coordinator / Grants Manager will work as an assistant to the Research Director and assist with the daily operation of the OCOM research department and will provide hands-on support to OCOM faculty and student research projects and scholarly activity under the direction of the Research Director.

Position Start Date: 07/01/25

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Apply for Grants from various organizations including: NIH, NSF, AACOM, AOA, Industry,and Private Foundations.
• Assist faculty and students with manuscript submission to medical journals under the guidance of the Research Director.
• Daily attention to list of ongoing manuscript submissions, and tracking progress.
• Maintain a roster of faculty and student scholarly activity including published articles, book chapters, and abstracts; and research presented at national and regional meetings.
• Maintain roster of faculty research compliance with CITI training.
• Update the research website with resources, and highlights of faculty scholarly activity, after clearance from the research director and communications director.
• Actively assist in fostering research collaborations across our hospital partners.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take directions from supervisor (Research Director) and work independently.
• Ability to follow grant submission instructions.
• Ability to follow journal manuscript submission instructions.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be local to the Central Florida area.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in English or biological/health sciences field.
• 1+ years experience in grant writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Salary Rate: $55,000/annually
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Professional development - Continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.