Research Development Officer

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Work type : Staff

Location : Sacramento

Categories : Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Research, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and / or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Working Title : Research Development Officer

Classification Title : Administrative Analyst Specialist Exempt II

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled) : Sunday September 15, 2024 @ 11 : 55pm PST

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

The Research Development Officer in the Offices of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED) works to develop quality and compelling grant proposal narratives to leverage and maximize funding to further faculty- or administrator-led scholarly research, creative, and student support activity on campus.

To do so the Officer must possess knowledge of federal, state, and non-profit funding mechanisms and procedures to perform two primary roles.

First, for proposal and concept development, the Officer works directly with ORIED staff and faculty researchers or University administrators developing grant and contract proposal narratives including abstract, problem statement, methods, evaluation, outcomes and overall structure.

The Officer will primarily focus on proposals that further an institutional or college strategic priority and proposals that are collaborative and / or interdisciplinary in nature.

The Officer works with individual faculty and administrators as well as faculty and administrator teams and may be required to lead or take an engaged role in project concept development or at the advanced proposal development level, requiring coordination, program planning, and the weaving together of multiple discipline-based narrative streams into a coherent interdisciplinary argument for funding support.

The Officer may lead strategic conversations, in partnership with the Senior Research Development Officer and / or ORIED staff, on project shape, direction, scope, external stakeholder involvement, budget and cost issues, long-term research and funding agendas, and other relevant components as needed.

Second, as proposal workload permits, the Officer will also assist ORIED with background and material development on new and ongoing research projects, campus-wide internal competitions, and other initiatives that highlight the research enterprise.

The Officer will assist faculty and administrators with the editing of journal articles, book chapters, sabbatical and award / prize applications, and other scholarly materials.

Further, the Officer will assist the ORIED AVP and others within the unit on developing more effective ways to promote and advance the research enterprise and its components, including conducting outreach to faculty and administrators about the proposal development process.

FLSA : Exempt(Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $6,000 per month - $7,300 per month,commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range : $5,273 per month - $9,537per month

Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm (Partial telecommute may be available after a period of training and as approved by supervisor.)

Department Information

The Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (ORIED), a unit of Academic Affairs. We work to expand the research capacity of Sacramento State faculty, staff, and students, and to link a range of academic and infrastructure initiatives that advance our faculty and campus connections to the regional community.

ORIED staff providecomprehensive services and manage support programs to advance new and equity-minded research and scholarship at our institution.

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and / or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods.

This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and / or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and / or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

RequiredQualifications

Experience :

1. Experience leading / coordinate project teams and or project development

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

2. Advanced proposal development skills, such as collaborating with faculty on proposal elements, conceptualizing project designs, writing proposal elements, editing proposals, etc.

3. Demonstrated ability to develop communication themes and outreach materials and create effective workshop / training presentations.

4. Excellent communication skills including strong technical / non-technical writing skills and the ability to facilitate discussion leading to the development of narratives, funding concept, statements.

5. Knowledge of federal, state, and non-profit funding mechanisms and procedures.

6. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand a wide variety of legal, financial and administrative concepts, and synthesize complex data using logic and quantitative reasoning.

7. Demonstrated record of success with individual and institutional grant proposals.

8. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

9. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain discretion and judgment regarding sensitive information.

10. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with internal and external contacts.

11. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Conditions of Employment :

Ability to pass a background check

PreferredQualifications

12. Five (5) years’ experience in a research administrative environment, i.e., government, university, or foundation, performing duties of varying complexity related to research and / or sponsored project development.

13. Master’s or Ph.D. degree

Documents Needed to Apply (3)

• Resume
• A writing sample, preferably from a grant proposal

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas.

Sacramento, also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital, is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world.

Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission :

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.

Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https : / / www.csus.edu / clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming.

The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Effective May 2023, per theCSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.

S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants :

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised : August 16, 2024 (2 : 40 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close : Open Until Filled

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The Research Development Officer in the Offices of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED) works to develop quality and compelling grant proposal narratives to leverage and maximize funding to further faculty- or administrator-led scholarly research, creative, and student support activity on campus.

To do so the Officer must possess knowledge of federal, state, and non-profit funding mechanisms and procedures to perform two primary roles.

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The Research Development Officer in the Offices of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED) works to develop quality and compelling grant proposal narratives to leverage and maximize funding to further faculty- or administrator-led scholarly research, creative, and student support activity on campus.

To do so the Officer must possess knowledge of federal, state, and non-profit funding mechanisms and procedures to perform two primary roles.

Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services 1

Job Search Category / Discipline

• Administrative 1
• Research 1

Time Basis

Full Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and / or as requested and telecommute as scheduled) 1

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