Research Proposal Specialist

Salary/Position Classification

• $50700 annual Exempt
• hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

Duties & Responsibilities

Proposal Development & Pre Award Assistance

• Identify and interpret funding opportunities relevant to SMHS faculty
• Translate FOAs into precise proposal requirements timelines and checklists
• Develop and manage proposal calendars ensuring on-time internal and external submissions
• Serve as the central coordinator for multi-investigator and multi-unit proposals
• Track proposal components and proactively follow up on missing materials in response to the FOAs
  • Coordinates Office of Research Affairs collaborative research team proposal and targeted proposal development within the SMHS UND and beyond
  • Monitors and facilitates the proposal process through Novelution ensuring compliance with University procedures and obtaining institutional signatures

Writing Editing & Compliance Support

• Edit non-scientific sections including for example:
  • Project narratives and significance summaries
  • Facilities & Other Resources o Equipment descriptions
  • Training plans mentoring plans and resource justifications
• Edit Specific Aims and Research Strategy sections for clarity:
  • Clarity structure and alignment with FOA language and consistent
  • Consistent terminology and narrative flow
  • Ensure proposals meet sponsor formatting and compliance requirements

IRB & IACUC Protocol Development and Compliance

• Draft review and edit IRB protocols consent forms recruitment materials and other required documentation
• Maintain a database of all clinical trials IRB submissions correspondence and approvals
• Review and edit IACUC protocols

Required Competencies

• Familiarity with federal funding agencies (NIH HRSA DoD CDC) and grant formats as well as data management and publication requirements from funding agencies
• Diplomatic but assertive communication style

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• 3 years of directly related work experience
• Experience working with sponsored funding proposals
• Experience in grant development technical writing research administration data management or a related field
• Microsoft Office and Teams experience
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIP Certification (Certified IRB Professional) by PRIM&R
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional)
• RAC (Regulatory Affairs Certification)
• Experience working in a medical school or health sciences environment