About Claudia
Claudia works as Research Programs Coordinator at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. She was trained as an economic sociologist and specializes in community development.
Responsibilities of the Research Programs Coordinator
(Formerly “Sponsored Programs Officer”)
Oversight of summer undergraduate research program
- Promote summer research opportunities (both on and off campus) available to Trinity students
- Distribute and collect applications for Trinity undergraduate research awards; notify students of awards
- Distribute and collect stipend and housing award forms
- Coordinate with Residential Life, Conferences and Special Programs, Student Accounts, and the Registrar
- Handle all aspects of the Summer Undergraduate Research Conference (keynote speaker, conference program, logistics, etc.)
- Organize educational enrichment programs for summer researchers
- Maintain records of Trinity students performing undergraduate research (both on and off campus) during the summer and academic year
- Maintain education / employments records of Trinity alumni who conducted undergraduate research
- Maintain and disseminate information about student and faculty research accomplishments supported by external grants.
Develop Trinity University’s Research Grants Portfolio
- Assist faculty in identifying external funding sources
- Assist faculty in the preparation and submission of research proposals to external funding agencies
- Maintain records of pending and active external grants
- Coordinate with Advancement/Development on research funding opportunities
- Assist the Office of Academic Affairs in collection of data/information related to research and education
- Assist research directors with assessment of student learning outcomes
- Maintain Academic Affairs’ web pages related to research
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for Budget and Research
