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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for career development officer in the United States is $74,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Career Development Officer, you need expertise in career counseling, labor market trends, and program development, often supported by a degree in counseling, human resources, or education. Familiarity with career assessment tools, job-matching software, and client management systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal, listening, and motivational skills help build rapport and effectively guide clients through career transitions. These skills ensure tailored support for diverse client needs and successful employment outcomes.

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AspectCareer Development OfficerCareer Counselor
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, or related field; certifications like CPC or NCCBachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field; counseling certifications
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, corporate HR departments, government agenciesPrivate practice, schools, career centers, counseling agencies
Employer & Industry UsageOrganizations focusing on employee development and career planningIndividuals seeking personal career guidance or transition support
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in career development and employee growthSeeking personal career advice and guidance

While both roles focus on career guidance, a Career Development Officer primarily works within organizations to develop employee programs and career pathways, whereas a Career Counselor provides personalized advice to individuals seeking career change or development. The roles often overlap in credentials and work environments but differ in scope and target audience.

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Career Development Officers work closely with academic departments to align career services with students' academic pursuits, often organizing workshops and employer panels relevant to specific fields of study. They also build and maintain relationships with external employers to secure internship and job opportunities for students and alumni. Regular meetings, joint events, and ongoing communication are key parts of this collaboration, ensuring that career resources and opportunities are tailored to the evolving needs of both students and the labor market.

What does a Career Development Officer do?

A Career Development Officer assists individuals—often students or job seekers—with planning and achieving their career goals. They provide guidance on resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies, as well as help identify appropriate training or education opportunities. These professionals may also organize workshops, connect clients with potential employers, and stay updated on job market trends to offer relevant advice. Their work supports people in making informed decisions about their professional paths.
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Research Development Officer

Tamus

Prairie View, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

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

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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Prairie View A&M University seeks a Research Development Officer (RDO) who will support the university's growing research enterprise and contribute to the institution's long-term goal of advancing toward R1 research status. The RDO will work with faculty, researchers, and administrative units to enhance proposal competitiveness, strengthen multidisciplinary collaborations, and support the development of externally funded research projects. The RDO will work with faculty, researchers, and administrative units to enhance proposal competitiveness, strengthen multidisciplinary collaborations, and support the development of externally funded research projects. This position provides hands-on assistance with opportunity scouting, proposal preparation, team coordination, and faculty training while helping to build the infrastructure and capacity needed for PVAMU's research expansion..

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

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.


Responsibilities:

Proposal Development Support (Large Multidisciplinary Grants):

  • Assist in the development of large-scale, multi-PI, multidisciplinary, and center-type proposals (e.g., NSF Centers, NIH Program Projects, DoE Consortia, DoD Collaboratives).

  • Coordinate complex proposal teams and serve as a strategic partner in shaping project concepts, narrative structures, and competitive strategies.

  • Develop and maintain institutional boilerplate content (facilities, various plans, cybersecurity, workforce development, institutional data).

  • Provide high-level editing, narrative refinement, and proposal project management to ensure submission of compelling, compliant, and timely proposals.

Funding Opportunity Identification:

  • Regularly review and disseminate funding opportunities relevant to PVAMU's research strengths.

  • Monitor federal and state agency announcements, upcoming deadlines, and

  • emerging topic areas.

  • Serve as a point of contact for faculty seeking clarification or assistance in

  • understanding funding requirements.

  • Disseminate tailored funding opportunity briefs to colleges, departments, and research clusters.

Capacity Building & Faculty Support:

  • Provide guidance to faculty, especially early-career investigators, on proposal preparation and developing competitive project ideas.

  • Assist colleges and research groups to identify potential collaborators for interdisciplinary grants.

  • Support initiatives that align faculty strengths with external research opportunities contributing to PVAMU's R1 trajectory.

Workshops & Training:

  • Help develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions on research development topics (proposal development, budgeting basics, agency-specific guidance).

  • Offer one-on-one consultations and small-group sessions to address specific proposal needs.

Internal Competitions & Administrative Support:

  • Coordinate internal review processes for limited submissions and assist in organizing multidisciplinary proposal teams.

  • Maintain a database of faculty research interests and capabilities.

  • Collaborate with Research Administration and other units to ensure smooth handoffs during the proposal development lifecycle.

  • Performs other duties needed.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Three years of experience securing federal funding through proposal development with experience in NIH funding requests for large proposals and experience writing on scientific and/or medical topics

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the National Institutes of Health and environment for biomedical research.

  • Understanding of a broad spectrum of research designs, methodology, and scope, such as basic, clinical, translational, health services, and education research.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or Doctoral degree.

  • Three years or more of experience writing, editing, and/or developing competitive proposals to federal, state, or industry.

  • 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 all people.

  • Organizational skills.

  • Ability to independently make decisions.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams to develop proposals.

  • Ability to multitask effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Detailed and deadline oriented.

  • Experience working with university research administration and faculty with knowledge of the scientific process and proposal development.

  • Familiarity with Grants.gov, Research.gov, ASSIST, ezFedGrants, NSPIRES and key requirements for proposals requested by Justice, ED, USDA, NIH, NSF, NASA, DOE, and DOD.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of proposal administration.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of proposal development.

Job Posting Close Date:

  • 06/27/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin 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. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon 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 viathePVAMUCareersite.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you needassistancewith 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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