Research Development Officer

Agency

Department

The Division of Research & Innovation seeks a Research Development Officer (RDO) to work with faculty researchers and staff to pursue strategic external research funding opportunities. Under direction the RDO participates in team interactions and provides guidance and assistance in proposal preparation for multidisciplinary federal grant proposal efforts; works with faculty to increase proposal development capabilities and facultys success in proposal submissions to federal funding agencies with a working knowledge of their research priorities; routinely conducts funding searches and distributes notices of funding opportunities to faculty; and collaborates in developing presentations or workshops on proposal-writing; facilitates the internal review process for funding opportunities limiting proposal submissions.

This positions salary range will be paid based on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funding. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal or grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Proposal Development: Works collaboratively with research teams and individual researchers in developing and/or editing proposal narratives. Maintains boilerplate material for use in different types of proposals and works with researchers regarding the completeness of the proposal in preparation for submission.

• Research Funding Opportunities: Analyzes and disseminates notices of funding opportunities RFP etc. received from varied funding sources to the University community as appropriate. Keeps abreast of funding trends that occur within areas of university interest and communicates to the research community as appropriate. Acts as liaison between funding agencies and researchers regarding. updates/questions/clarifications related to funding opportunities.

• Administrative: Develops and maintains a database of faculty research capabilities and interests. Monitors both Federal and State agency news pages for updates on program initiatives and policy developments. Works collaboratively with the Research and Innovation leadership in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategies in alignment with the Universitys research goals and initiatives. Assists faculty in the development of multi-disciplinary proposals; facilitates the internal review process for funding opportunities limiting proposal submissions.

• Other: Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree.

• Three years of experience proposal submission proposal administration or related area.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and software applications such as Microsoft Excel Word Outlook Qualtrics and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Ability to work cooperatively with people across the campus community.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to independently make decisions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop grant proposals to external agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or Doctoral degree.

• More than three years experience writing editing and/or developing competitive proposals to federal state or industry.

• Experience working with university research administration and faculty and developing multidisciplinary research grant proposals to federal funding agencies.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Open Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.