27642062017295S
SUSAN ANDERSON, COFC CO-PI, WILL LEAD THE OUTREACH TO ERIS ACROSS SC TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN KNOWNET, HELP RECRUIT ERIS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AND ASSIST IN REFINING THE CROSS-TRAINING PROGRAM MATERIALS. SHE WILL ALSO HELP PLAN SESSIONS FOR THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE TAILORED TO ERIS.
College Of Charleston
Project Grant 2420719
$113.3k 9/15/24 27632062017295S
1. INTRODUCTION: THIS SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) DELINEATES THE TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DELIVERABLES ASSOCIATED WITH ESTABLISHING A PIPELINE FOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO IDENTIFY, NURTURE, AND DEVELOP TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT AND FACILITATE RESEARCH ENDEAVORS. 2. OBJECTIVES: THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN PURSUING CAREERS IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION. PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EQUIP CANDIDATES WITH THE REQUISITE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. ESTABLISHING MECHANISMS FOR ONGOING MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT TO FACILITATE CAREER PROGRESSION AND RETENTION. BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE PIPELINE OF SKILLED RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS CAPABLE OF EFFECTIVELY MANAGING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS. 3. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: NEEDS ASSESSMENT: CONDUCT A THOROUGH ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY THE SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND QUALITIES REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION ROLES. ENGAGE WITH STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING DEPARTMENT HEADS, SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS, AND CURRENT RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS, TO GATHER INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES. DOCUMENT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO INFORM PROGRAM DESIGN AND RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES. PROGRAM DESIGN: DEVELOP A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM ENCOMPASSING RELEVANT TOPICS SUCH AS GRANT MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE, BUDGETING, PROJECT COORDINATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. DESIGN TRAINING MODULES UTILIZING A VARIETY OF DELIVERY METHODS, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, ONLINE COURSES, AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES. ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS, INDUSTRY STANDARDS, AND BEST PRACTICES IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION: DEVELOP A RECRUITMENT STRATEGY TO ATTRACT QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES. ESTABLISH SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCESSES TO IDENTIFY CANDIDATES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION ROLES.COLLABORATE WITH HR DEPARTMENTS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITATE CANDIDATE OUTREACH. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: DELIVER TRAINING SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS COVERING ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AREAS RELEVANT TO RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING, PRACTICAL EXERCISES, AND CASE STUDIES TO REINFORCE CONCEPTS AND FACILITATE SKILL ACQUISITION. OFFER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ACCESS TO RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND NETWORKING EVENTS. MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT: ESTABLISH A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PAIRING CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCED RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS OR SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS. PROVIDE GUIDANCE, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT TO MENTEES AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR ROLES AND CAREER PATHS. FACILITATE REGULAR CHECK-INS, GOAL-SETTING SESSIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEEDBACK AND REFLECTION. EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: DEVELOP METRICS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPACT OF THE PIPELINE PROGRAM. GATHER FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS, MENTORS, SUPERVISORS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT. USE EVALUATION FINDINGS TO REFINE PROGRAM COMPONENTS, ENHANCE CURRICULUM CONTENT, AND OPTIMIZE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESSES. 4. DELIVERABLES: NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT PROGRAM CURRICULUM AND TRAINING MATERIALS RECRUITMENT STRATEGY AND OUTREACH PLAN MENTORSHIP GUIDELINES AND SUPPORT RESOURCES EVALUATION FRAMEWORK AND REPORTS
Claflin University
Project Grant 2420719
$110.2k 9/15/24