Research Coordinator, Center Peacemaking

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Research Coordinator, Center for Peacemaking PostingNumber: 201104725 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: AcademicProgram Management and Instructional Services Position Overview Be TheDifference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a newopportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of studentsand faculty? We\'re always looking for highly talented individuals tojoin our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in beingthe difference in their work and community. We prioritize studentsuccess, access to education, and service in our work to educatewell-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society andthe world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagementwith the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. Webelieve in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharingof knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, thepromotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadershipexpressed in service to others. These core values guide ourrelationships with our students, each other, and our community.Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards packageincluding medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% universitymatch, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees,spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For moreinformation, please view ourhttps://www.marquette.edu/human-resources/total-rewards.php. This isyour next opportunity to join an organization that invests in theiremployees\' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening theirexpert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing onpersonal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining aculture of respect and inclusion. The Research Coordinator, Center forPeacemaking leads and advances the Center for Peacemaking\'s academicworking groups, faculty engagement initiatives, and research portfolio.The role guides collaborative scholarship, cultivates facultyparticipation, and drives the development of innovative programs thatadvance the Center\'s mission. Serving as a key connector among faculty,students, community partners, and external collaborators, this positionfosters meaningful partnerships and ensures that the Center generateshigh-impact research, thought leadership, and community-informedoutcomes. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Lead Fundraising & GrantDevelopment. Lead fundraising strategies to support the Center forPeacemaking\'s research initiatives. Identify, pursue, and secureexternal funding through grants, partnerships, and philanthropicsupport. Develop competitive grant proposals, steward funderrelationships, and manage grant implementation to advance the Center\'sacademic research priorities. 2. Manage Academic Research Initiatives.Provide leadership for the Center\'s academic working groups bysupporting faculty chairs in advancing research priorities, facilitatingcollaboration, and ensuring progress toward defined goals and outcomes.Guide the development of calls for research, oversee the allocation andstewardship of research funds, and ensure completion of deliverables,including publications, events, and applied research output. 3. AdvanceFaculty & Student Research Engagement. Cultivate faculty and graduatestudent participation in peacemaking research and interdisciplinaryscholarship. Develop systems and communications that strengthenengagement with Center initiatives, including research announcements,faculty networks, and student research opportunities. Maintainpublic-facing resources, including faculty directories, working groupprofiles, and research reports that highlight the Center\'s academiccontributions. 4. Implement Communication & Storytelling Strategy.Develop and implement strategic communications that elevate the impactof t e Center\'s academic research initiatives. Produce and disseminatecontent across web, print, podcast, and media platforms that highlightresearch outcomes and thought leadership in peacemaking. Represent theCenter at professional conferences and gatherings. 5. Lead Academic andPublic Events. Plan and coordinate faculty gatherings, interdisciplinaryresearch convenings, and Center-sponsored events that foster visibilityfor peacemaking scholarship. Provide operational support forconferences, public talks, and interdisciplinary seminars. 6. FinancialActivities. Establish, approve, and monitor budgets for each academicworking group to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with theCenter\'s strategic priorities. 7. Supervision. Supervise studentemployees, which includes but is not limited to hiring, training,disciplinary actions, ending the student\'s assignment, etc. RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor\'s degree in Peace Studies,Social Sciences, Humanities A minimum of four years of experience Strongwriting, editing, and storytelling skills Demonstrated success infundraising, grant writing, and research support Commitment tononviolence, social justice, and interdisciplinary collaborationPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master\'s degree in PeaceStudies, Social Sciences, Humanities Terminal Degree strongly preferredor master\'s degree with significant experience Experience in highereducation, nonprofit, or research administration Department: College ofArts & Science Posting Date: 04/28/2026 Closing Date: To apply, visithttps://apptrkr.com/7123200 It is the policy of Marquette University toprovide equal employment opportunities (EEO ) to all employees andapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protectedveteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protectedclassification. 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