INVEST Grant Coordinator

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title INVEST Grant Coordinator

Posting Summary

UVM Innovations, the University of Vermont’s technology transfer office, is recruiting an NSF ART Program Coordinator. This position supports the implementation of the Identifying and Nurturing Vermont’s Emerging Strategic Technologies ( INVEST ) program and plays a key role in UVM’s execution of the NSF ART grant.

Reporting to the Director of UVM Innovations, the Coordinator plays a critical role in the assessment, documentation, reporting, grant administration, and stakeholder engagement for the NSF ART program at UVM . Provide administrative, operational, and organizational support to program participants, mentors, PIs, co-PIs, senior personnel, and other stakeholders. Work independently using established policies, procedures, and processes to make decisions and resolve routine program needs, while collaborating with PIs, faculty, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to coordinate moderately complex program activities, communications, participant engagement, and subgrant processes. Coordinate meetings, workshops, seminars, and other program events; maintain program and grant records; monitor timelines, expenditures, and deliverables; and prepare reports and materials to support program implementation and sponsor requirements.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in STEM technical background; one to two years’ experience with project management, program development and assessment; ability to develop relationships and networks; effective organizational skills; keen eye for detail and multitasking capability, proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media marketing.

Desirable Qualifications

A record of entrepreneurial activity and previous experience in a technology transfer office, patent law, or an intellectual property office desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range $70,000 - $78,000

Other Information

Position is contingent on grant funding

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 10/08/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Research Prog Admin PC2 X

Posting Number S6341PO

Department UVM Innovations/30630

Position Number 00026840

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

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