Leader of Office of Graduate Studies and Research
Chief research officer for the university, responsible for research policy development and assurance
Primary university official for administration, growth and maintenance of graduate programs
Central leading advocate for faculty and student research and scholarly activities

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Jessica Scott, Graduate Studies Manager
410-548-5395, jlscott@salisbury.edu, HH 264

Serves as primary administrative point of contact for:

Research compliance, including Institutional Review Board and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Graduate administrative support– including Graduate Assistant hiring process, Graduate Council, Graduate tuition waivers and graduate student academic deficiency reporting
Undergraduate research activities including NCUR and SUSRC

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Ginger Steelman, Contract & Grant Associate
410-677-5485, gbsteelman@salisbury.edu, HH 265

Works directly with faculty researchers by providing administrative backup support for post-award grant/contract awards and related activities
Maintain tracking system for budgets and line items and reconcile to University financial monthly reports
Prepare financial reports for review by Director
Assist with pre-award submissions and budgets as needed

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Beth Walsh, Grants Specialist
410-546-2399, bawalsh@salisbury.edu, HH 263

Identify funding sources for support of faculty and staff research and/or programs
Develop grants conceptual framework, timeline, quality control for proposals and submissions
Prepare grant budgets and assist with budget narrative development
Provide assistance to schools and/or departments with the implementation of faculty development workshops covering topics related to proposal development, funding agencies, and the grant processes
Assist with policies and procedures for grants including internal approvals and compliance

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Vanessa Pohlmann-Collins, Research Accounting & Compliance Specialist
410-543-6384, vpcollins@salisbury.edu, HH 266

Assists the Director with the overall grant/contract management
Audit and compliance financial functions for post-award operations from project award acceptance to project closing
Works directly with faculty researchers by providing administrative backup support for post-award grant/contract awards and related activities

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