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Provides work direction and training to research program officers. Assists faculty and staff with research development and proposal preparation. Coordinates pre-award activities relating to grant and contract proposal activities and supervises the grant writing and submission processes.

• Provides extensive training for all new members joining the department as well as ongoing training for current team members.
• Coordinates proposal preparation, internal approvals and electronic submissions. Ensures compliance with University and funding source policies and procedures. Ensures deadlines and requirements are met.
• May approve prior approval forms for research proposals, sign internal documents, and submit grants in the absence of department leadership.
• Assists faculty and staff with proposal budget development. Ensures budgets meet University and sponsor requirements, and are in compliance with federal regulations, while providing the necessary support for project completion.
• Develops and implements research-related professional development seminars and workshops for University faculty and staff to increase capacity and promote discovery.
• Certifies grants for electronic submission and assists with post-award items such as subcontract development.
• Manages research administration software including troubleshooting problems, consulting with software vendors, modifies to incorporate new features, and trains other research administrators and faculty on its use.
• Participates in campus committees, working groups, hiring committees, and professional development Â鶹´«Ã½ as assigned.
• Trains, evaluates, and supervises staff.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years' relevant experience.
• Experience with project planning or management.
• Experience with proposal preparation and submission.
• Experience coordinating and executing training presentations.
• Experience with budgeting and contract language.
• Strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-02-02