Limited Submission Coordinator

Important Notifications

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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Department: Division of Research and Innovation

• Special Instructions to Applicants:

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A resume/CV; and
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Job Summary

The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking a Limited Submission Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Limited Submission Competitions

Additional information

Coordinate the full lifecycle of institutional limited submission competitions, from identifying anticipated opportunities and launching competitions through internal review and selection.

• Administer Internal Review and Selection Processes

Review Notices of Intent and eligibility, develop scoring rubrics, recruit and coordinate ad hoc reviewers, and support transparent, equitable, and strategically aligned selection processes.

• Manage Competition Systems, Communications, and Outreach

Develop and maintain InfoReady applications and landing pages, communicate opportunities through email, newsletters, and web channels, and ensure competition information is timely and accurate.

• Analyze and Report Limited Submission Activity

Compile scoring data and reviewer feedback for institutional leadership and prepare regular reports on competition activity, outcomes, and trends.

• Provide Research Development Operations and Project Support

Support ORA research development initiatives through project coordination, scheduling, tracking milestones and deliverables, communications, and development of procedures, templates, and other operational resources.

• Coordinate Faculty Award and Recognition Nominations

Partner with the Office of Faculty Excellence and university units to identify high-potential faculty, assemble nomination materials, solicit input, and support nominations for research awards, honorifics, and national or international opportunities.

• Build Partnerships and Improve Research Advancement Processes

Communicate and collaborate with faculty, university leadership, OSU Foundation Relations, external organizations, and ORA/TERA Solutions Hub colleagues while contributing to continuous improvement of limited submission and research advancement processes.

The Limited Submission Coordinator in the Office for Research Advancement (ORA) serves as the university's central resource for coordinating limited submission funding opportunities that restrict the number of proposals an institution may submit. This position manages the full lifecycle of the limited submission process, from identifying and evaluating funding opportunities through coordinating internal competitions, facilitating reviews, communicating outcomes, and ensuring compliance with sponsor limitations and university procedures.

In addition, the position supports university processes for nominating outstanding Oregon State University faculty and researchers for prestigious national committees, honors, awards, and recognition programs related to research, scholarship, innovation, and impact. The Limited Submission Coordinator works closely with faculty, research administrators, and university leadership to promote strategic research opportunities, ensure transparent and equitable selection processes, and enhance the university's visibility and competitiveness for external funding and national recognition.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, social sciences, communications or related fields
• Two years of experience coordinating programs, projects, administrative operations, or similar professional activities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and edit clear, accurate, and well-organized written materials, including correspondence, reports, and other professional documents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and respond to challenges with professionalism and a solution-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Commitment to fostering and participating in an inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in related field.
• Experience working in higher education, preaward research administration, faculty affairs, faculty development, academic administration, government funding agency or a private foundation environment.
• Experience coordinating application, review, nomination, award, grant, scholarship, fellowship, or other competitive submission processes.
• Experience supporting faculty, researchers, senior leaders, or professional staff through administrative or programmatic processes.
• Experience using systems such as InfoReady, Qualtrics, SharePoint, Workday, Drupal, or similar platforms.
• Experience preparing, editing, or coordinating nomination packages, award submissions, grant-related materials, or other similar professional documents.

Working Conditions/Schedule

This position typically requires in-person presence, though a hybrid or remote work agreement with occasional travel may be considered for the right candidate. This position may arrange a flexible work schedule as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.

Salary Range

$59,500 - $67,500

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-12-01

Anticipated End Date

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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