Research Development Specialist
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PositionTitle: Research Development Specialist
Employee Classification: Proposal Devt Specialist
College/Division: Research Creativity and ED
Department: 470300-RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $48332.54 Commensurate with qualifications.
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: Join New Mexico State Universitys Research Administration team as a Research Development Specialist and help shape the future of academic research. Based in Las Cruces youll work alongside dedicated professionals to support faculty and researchers in securing funding and advancing large-scale multi-million-dollar research proposal efforts that require coordination across colleges within NMSU and with other institutions.
Classification Summary:
Reports to a centralized VPR division provides research development support to enhance the ability of NMSU to conduct research and retain high-quality researchers and students. Supports large-scale multi-million-dollar research proposal efforts that require coordination across colleges within NMSU and with other institutions.
Classification Standard Duties:
Identifies strategic funding opportunities. Supports faculty and research staff in the planning and development of proposals including large interdisciplinary proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs): analyzing RFPs; providing proposal planning and coordination including developing strategies and themes; ensuring that the proposal sections comply with RFP instructions; technical writing editing and proofreading; developing visuals; and reviewing proposals to provide guidance to faculty. Edits proposals and documents/publications. Reviews proposals to ensure compliance with RFP requirements and instructions. Develops boilerplate materials brochures and presentations. Organizes and participates in conferences workshops and meetings related to research endeavors.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelors degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of research development including techniques for planning organizing and strategizing. Knowledge of federal funding sources and mechanisms. Knowledge of federal application requirements policies and procedures.; SKILLS: Strong skills in proposal development writing and editing for federal agencies. Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills including presentation skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.; ABILITIES: Ability to work with minimum supervision on major proposals and projects alongside faculty and administrators. Ability to work with faculty and research staff with diverse research interests. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines. Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provides proposal development support by identifying analyzing and distributing requests for proposal. Reviews and prepares small to large and complex proposal submissions with accuracy to enhance the ability of NMSU to conduct research and retain high-quality researchers and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Stephanie Schumacher
Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
- R
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
