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Koitecc Solutions

Research proposal (see below) * Letter of recommendation from INL sponsor (see below) * Two additional letters of recommendation (one preferred to be from Ph.D. advisor). * Curriculum vitae

Texas A&M University

Proposal Preparation and Coordination - Provides support to researchers in the preparation of standard proposals, which includes determining the sponsor's requirements and preparing budgets and forms ...

Tamus

SRS Research Administrator I

College Station, TX · On-site

To learn more, visit What We Want The SRS Research Administrator I pre-award is responsible for research proposal preparation and submission; providing support to researchers in the preparation and ...

Diné College

Proposal Developer

Tsaile, AZ · On-site

Proposal Developer Office of Research, Innovation, and Practice Office of Finance and Administration Tsaile/Shiprock Campus Duty Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Flex hours to include ...

Diné College

Proposal Developer

Tsaile, AZ · On-site

Proposal Developer Office of Research, Innovation, and Practice Office of Finance and Administration Tsaile/Shiprock Campus Duty Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Flex hours to include ...

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Director of Research Proposal Services - (496518 )

Houston, TX • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Newspaper Publishers • 201 - 500 employees
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$106K - $137K/yr

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Job description

Department: Office of Contracts & Grants Salary: $106,100 - $137,900 Annual Salary

Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Programs this position will provide strategic vision, leadership, and operational oversight for all matters related to research proposal preparation and submission, pre-review activities, and research contracting negotiations. The Director will be responsible for advancing service excellence, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and cost‑effective research operations. Serving as a senior advisor to the research enterprise, this position supports the most complex, high‑profile, and institutionally significant proposal submissions and negotiations, ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and strategic research priorities.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee pre‑award operations and develop and/or maintain policies and procedures to ensure timely proposal submission, pre‑review activities, contract negotiations, and adherence to regulations.
  • Develop effective short and long‑term goals, objectives, and management strategies to enhance pre‑award activities and communicate those University‑wide.
  • Provides leadership and guidance to the research administration team. Oversee the work activities and monitor team performance with regard to accuracy, timeliness, and customer service.
  • Serve as an expert resource for interpreting and applying policies and regulations, communicating significant changes and assessing impact on existing sponsored activities, and implementing changes to ensure compliance.
  • Advises faculty members, department administrators, and research staff on proposal strategy, sponsor guidelines, institutional requirements, and best practices for competitive and compliant submissions.
  • Oversee research contract review and negotiation activities and serves as an Authorized Organizational Representative with delegated authority to review, negotiate, and sign agreements on behalf of the University.
  • Works closely with the various offices on matters related to grant congruency, financial conflict of interest, responsible conduct of research, export controls, and other compliance areas impacting sponsored programs.
  • Serve as a key liaison between research leadership, colleges, departments, faculty, administrators, the Office of Contracts and Grants, and other central offices to ensure alignment of pre‑award operations and actions.
  • Collaborates with the Assistant Vice President and other Office of Contracts and Grants directors to develop, revise, and deliver research administration certification and training programs for university personnel.
  • Performs other job‑related duties as required.
Qualifications

MQ: Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job‑related Master’s degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job‑related experience.

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