The Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR) serves as a bridge between the academic and policy worlds, advancing scholarly research that addresses pressing issues and concerns. The Institute helps SPA researchers organize and support research projects and promotes collaborative work, effectively putting the lessons of academic research into practice. WIPAR helps faculty members navigate the proposal process, offering hands-on expertise in conceptualizing, drafting, and coordinating the process.
The Research Program Coordinator for the Washington Institute for Public Affairs Research (WIPAR) is responsible for executing and maintaining day-to-day operations within WIPAR and assisting SPA faculty in the process of identifying funding opportunities. Responsibilities include researching and disseminating relevant funding opportunities including creating and distributing a monthly newsletter, tracking faculty research interests and current funding, searching for funding, maintaining a working knowledge of the current grant market, creating and keeping departmental records, and tracking pre-award services and activities of WIPAR staff. The incumbent will also assist in planning and executing WIPAR workshops and events.
The Research Program Coordinator is responsible for executing WIPAR’s mission. This may involve working with faculty at the earlier stages of their research, developing reports or finding information, and/or planning workshops or major events to support grant development and acquisition. This role is also charged with the management of the WIPAR website, social media outlets, and manages the website’s calendar of activities.
This position reports directly to WIPAR’s Associate Director. This individual also works with SPA’s Director of Research, WIPAR’s Associate Director, and the School of Public Affairs budget team, and with faculty investigators who conduct research in conjunction with WIPAR.