Research Development Professional

Dean of Engineering

Do you want to play a part in the University of Missouri's research enterprise? Do you get excited about innovative research that spans multiple areas, resulting in real-world results?

The MU College of Engineering has a robust research culture, and the goal of growing significantly in the coming years. The College of Engineering Research Office seeks a motivated pre-award research administration professional to join our team and play an instrumental role in the growth and success of the college.

The RD professional assists and encourages faculty in securing extramural funding, primarily for interdisciplinary project teams and multiple investigators; facilitates inter-college and inter-university partnerships related to research development; works closely with junior faculty learning to write grant proposals and navigate the submission process; works with college administrators, faculty and the ERO team to enhance the research enterprise in the College of Engineering and across campus; provides grantsmanship training for faculty, staff and students; and locates and distributes research funding opportunities.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing proposal development support for grant proposals, including tasks such as leading and coordinating the roles of multiple investigators; managing team tasks and deadlines; interpreting proposal guidelines; providing detailed critiques and editing of draft documents; drafting non-technical materials; compiling and preparing materials to meet sponsor requirements; conferring with sponsor personnel and other grant staff as necessary; and building proposal budgets.
• Supporting grantsmanship training/capacity building and working one-on-one with junior faculty.
• Researching and distributing funding opportunities.

Traits necessary to thrive include the following:

• Curiosity and interest in the research process
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-directed, customer focused, and personable
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude
  

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekends

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Five (5) years of experience in proposal development, and/or reviewing, managing, administering grants
• Experience in proposal development at a research-intensive university
• Experience conducting research
• Experience with a variety of external sponsors
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft Grants Module
  

Salary Range: $58,600.00 - $75,000.00 per year
GGS: 011
University Title: Grant Writer, Lead
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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