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Research Development Specialist I or II
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Position Number: 5900522
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Development Specialist I or II

Posting Number: SP004699P
Division/College: University Research
Department: University Research
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Office of Research and Faculty Development is seeking one Research Development Specialist I position or one Research Development Specialist II position. These positions work within a team-based environment to support the universitys strategic initiatives to grow research, scholarship and creative activities across all disciplines. They positions will perform proposal development and faculty development activities that facilitate both individual faculty members and research teams to become more competitive in securing external funding, including detailed proposal development assistance throughout all stages of proposal conceptual development and refinement. Successful applicant will be hired at the level for which they are qualified.

Position Overview:

Research Development Specialist I
This position works collaboratively with faculty members, internal stakeholders, and external funding agencies to grow the universitys research capacity and research competitiveness, leading to a growth in the universitys research funding portfolio. This position provides a 360-degree approach to provide grant-seeking faculty members with the services, resources, and partnership to catalyze their success in securing extramural funding. This position plays a critical intellectual role in advancing the universitys strategic initiatives to grow research, scholarship, and creative activities across all disciplines.
Duties may include:

Provide direct support to faculty members in the development and review of high-quality, competitive grant proposals
Provide detailed, constructive feedback on proposal documents, ensuring that documents are clear, concise, and tailored to the specific requirements of the funding opportunity
Serve as a liaison between faculty members and funding agencies during the proposal development process
Develop the knowledge and expertise to deliver faculty development/training workshops and seminars to share best practices for developing competitive proposals
Identify potential funding opportunities by researching various databases, government agencies, and communications
Assist with proposal editing and formatting to enhance clarity, style and competitiveness
Disseminate funding opportunity announcements to appropriate faculty members and departments
Other duties as assigned

Research Development Specialist II
This position works collaboratively with faculty members, internal stakeholders, and external funding agencies to grow the universitys research capacity and research competitiveness, leading to a growth in the universitys research funding portfolio. This position provides a 360-degree approach to provide grant-seeking faculty members with the services, resources, and partnership to catalyze their success in securing extramural funding. This position will focus on strategically identifying and aiding in the development of large-scale (>$1MM), multidisciplinary, and/or multi-investigator proposals. This position plays a critical intellectual role in advancing the universitys strategic initiatives to grow research, scholarship, and creative activities across all disciplines.
Duties may include:

Work directly with faculty and research teams to guide the development and review of high-quality, competitive grant proposals
Provide detailed, constructive feedback on proposal documents, ensuring that documents are clear, concise, and tailored to the specific requirements of the funding opportunity
Serve as a liaison between faculty members and funding agencies during the proposal development process
Develop the knowledge and expertise to deliver faculty development/training workshops and seminars to share best practices for developing competitive proposals, especially for large, complex proposals
Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with the universitys research priorities
Disseminate targeted funding opportunities to faculty and research teams and support them in strategizing proposal submissions to optimize success rates
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Research Development Specialist I

Three years in research development, proposal writing or development, research, research administration, communications or professional editing
Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require a high degree of attention to administrative details
Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization

Research Development Specialist II

Five years in research development, proposal writing or development, research, research administration, communications or professional editing
Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require a high degree of attention to administrative details
Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches, and data organization

Required Education:

Both

Bachelors Degree; four additional years of experience (for a total of seven or nine years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

Both

Must be able to travel for professional development opportunities as required

Additional Preferred:

Research Development Specialist I

Bachelors Degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities or a STEM field
Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree
Strong knowledge of proposal processes and programs for government, foundation, and corporate funders
Familiarity with funding databases (e.g., Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Experience working in higher education or a research-intensive environment
Ability to analyze and interpret complex funding guidelines and requirements
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills
Group facilitation experience
Project management experience

Research Development Specialist II

Bachelors Degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities or a STEM field
Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree
Strong knowledge of proposal processes and programs for government, foundation and corporate funders
Familiarity with funding databases (e.g., Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Experience working in higher education or a research-intensive environment
Ability to analyze and interpret complex funding guidelines and requirements
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Both

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Level I - $50,000 or higher DOE, Level II - $60,000 or higher DOE
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 12/30/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please address all the minimum requirements in the Letter of Qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on January 13, 2025.

If you would like a full copy of the job description for this position, please contact Kathleen Skovgard at kskovgard@uidaho.edu. To see additional information, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/46728

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