Research Development Manager
The Research Development Manager (RDM) works directly with faculty and staff to catalyze and manage the proposal development process to help produce highly competitive proposals for research and programmatic funding. They provide strategic support in identifying and securing external funding. The RDM works with the staff in the Offices of Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs, and Corporate and Foundation Relations to manage the development of a growing portfolio of external funding proposals for the college for new and continuing large-scale research and programmatic projects. 50% of the RDM's time will be devoted specifically to serving the College of Education, with the remaining time devoted to the central Office of Research Development as well as strategically identified units. The RDM is also expected to prepare funding proposals to support the Office of Research Development. This position reports to the Division of Research, Economic Development, and Innovation's Director of Research Development and Pre-Award Services, but with a dotted line to the College of Education's Associate Dean of Research.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Enhance Sponsored Programs Participation in Assigned Units
- Proposal Management Support
- Support Centralized Research Development Efforts
- Grant Writing / Editing
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications :Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to handle complex tasks efficiently.Proficiency in project management or willingness to learn with demonstrated related transferable skills.Proficiency in grant writing and review or willingness to learn with demonstrated related transferable skills.Ability to work with a variety of software packages and to learn new software packages quickly.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide effective support and guidance.Attention to detail and ability to interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and foundation requirements for grant proposals.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.Ability to critically review and edit technical documents.Capacity to maintain confidentiality and apply judgment, discretion, and initiative in coordinating complex projects.Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision.Commitment to promoting a culture of research excellence and innovation.Preferred Qualifications :Advanced degree (Master's, Ph.D., etc.)Three to five years of demonstrated success working with teams of faculty to develop large-scale research proposals for federal and foundation funding.Grant writing experience.Familiarity with grant proposal development processes and funding opportunities in academic or research settings.Experience working in a research development or research administration.Familiarity with research databases and funding search engines.