Manager of Research Program Development & Grants

Auburn, AL

Posted 16 days ago

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Requisition Number	S3388P
Home Org Name	Education Administration
Division Name	College of Education
Position Title	Manager of Research Program Development & Grants
Job Class Code	HC92
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	Auburn University's College of Education is home to innovative thinkers and doers, working together to meet society's education and health challenges, building better futures for all. Our thriving research environment equips faculty, staff, and students to discover real-world solutions and impact in people's lives. To support the college's broad research initiatives, the College of Education at Auburn University is recruiting a Manager of Research Program Development and Grants. This position will report to the Assistant Dean for Research and will play a crucial role in research proposal development and administration. Responsible for providing primarily research development activities and completing pre-award directives, the manager will serve as the college's point of contact for all pre-award functions including serving as the supervisor for the college's pre-award Contracts and Grants Specialist. About Auburn: Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn. It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home! Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions	Develops and maintains familiarity with sponsor trends, funding patterns, and funding opportunities to allow for forecasting and strategic planning to enhance the college's knowledge of and ability to respond to opportunities. Identifies and promotes funding opportunities for the college, with the goal of expanding the college's extramural funding portfolio and research impact. Develops and coordinates programs and training activities in support of faculty research, grant preparation, and implementation of funded projects. Works with college faculty to develop and submit competitive grant and contract proposals to federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors. Develops grantsmanship resources to position faculty for success in pursuing external research funding. Oversees and assists with writing, editing, and proofreading text of grant proposals including reorganizing content for better flow, rewording for clarity, and editing to comply with appropriate style guidelines. Ensures proposals are submitted on time by setting and maintaining realistic timelines. Serves as liaison to the Office of Sponsored Programs for proposal submission and other pre-award functions. Manages grant-related data systems and processes to include tracking and reporting metrics for research development services.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications	Education: Bachelor's Degree in field applicable to the position. Experience: 5 Years of experience in developing research opportunities, grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability. Must have at least 1 year of experience supervising full-time employees. Substitutions allowed for Education: Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed. Substitutions allowed for Experience: Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in field applicable to the position.

Experience: 5 Years of experience in developing research opportunities, grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability. Must have at least 1 year of experience supervising full-time employees.

Substitutions allowed for Education:

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Knowledge of the nature of research at the university level. Knowledge of externally funded programs. Knowledge of grant policies and regulations.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications	None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications	Master's degree is preferred. Excellent organization and communication skills. Superior customer service focus. Exceptional professional writing and editing skills. Knowledge of multiple funding sources for research programs. Ability to critically assess information (e.g., program solicitation). Ability to effectively execute multiple tasks, while meeting hard deadlines and competing priorities. Comprehensive understanding of rules, regulations, and requirements of federally funded contracts and grants proposals and awards.

Master's degree is preferred.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Superior customer service focus.
Exceptional professional writing and editing skills.
Knowledge of multiple funding sources for research programs.
Ability to critically assess information (e.g., program solicitation).
Ability to effectively execute multiple tasks, while meeting hard deadlines and competing priorities.
Comprehensive understanding of rules, regulations, and requirements of federally funded contracts and grants proposals and awards.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$54,400 - $92,500
Job Category	Executive/Director/Management
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	02/13/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement	Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Job Summary

Company

Auburn

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Salary and Benefits

$54,400 - $92,500

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

5+ years