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Job Title

Research Development Officer

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Research Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Division of Research & Innovation seeks a Research Development Officer (RDO) to work with faculty, researchers, and staff to pursue strategic, external research funding opportunities. Under direction, the RDO participates in team interactions and provides guidance and assistance in proposal preparation for multidisciplinary federal grant proposal efforts; works with faculty to increase proposal development capabilities and faculty’s success in proposal submissions to federal funding agencies with a working knowledge of their research priorities; routinely conducts funding searches and distributes notices of funding opportunities to faculty; and collaborates in developing presentations or workshops on proposal-writing; facilitates the internal review process for funding opportunities limiting proposal submissions.

This positions' salary range will be paid based on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funding. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal or grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Proposal Development: Works collaboratively with research teams and individual researchers in developing and/or editing proposal narratives. Maintains boilerplate material for use in different types of proposals and works with researchers regarding the completeness of the proposal in preparation for submission.

• Research Funding Opportunities: Analyzes and disseminates notices of funding opportunities, RFP, etc., received from varied funding sources to the University community as appropriate. Keeps abreast of funding trends that occur within areas of university interest and communicates to the research community as appropriate. Acts as liaison between funding agencies and researchers regarding. updates/questions/clarifications related to funding opportunities.

• Administrative: Develops and maintains a database of faculty research capabilities and interests. Monitors both Federal and State agency news pages for updates on program initiatives and policy developments. Works collaboratively with the Research and Innovation leadership in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategies in alignment with the University’s research goals and initiatives. Assists faculty in the development of multi-disciplinary proposals; facilitates the internal review process for funding opportunities limiting proposal submissions.

• Other: Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Three years of experience proposal submission, proposal administration or related area.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of standard office equipment and software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Qualtrics, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Ability to work cooperatively with people across the campus community.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to independently make decisions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop grant proposals to external agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Doctoral degree.

• More than three years experience writing, editing, and/or developing competitive proposals to federal, state, or industry.

• Experience working with university research administration and faculty and developing multidisciplinary research grant proposals to federal funding agencies.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Open Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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