Research Development Officer Job at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Department
Research and Innovation
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
NOTE:
Remote work location is available for this position.
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240 acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
Glimpse Into the Job:
The Division of Research and Innovation seeks a Research Development Officer (RDO). The RDO is responsible for working directly with faculty, staff, departments, centers, and programs to promote scholarly and creative activities, and to identify and pursue strategic externally sponsored funding. Aligned with the TAMU-CC's mission, the RDO helps to create a culture of innovation across campus to further TAMU-CC's competitive positioning as a nationally and internationally recognized university in strategic research disciplines.
Responsibilities of the Job:
Support the leadership of the Division of Research and Innovation (R&I) in developing and implementing short-term and long-term strategies and programs that align with the university's research goals and initiatives.
Support all stages of proposal development, including: analyzing funding announcements; translating research and program concepts into specific and competitive proposal narratives for external funding; consulting with faculty, research scientists, and others in the preparation of proposals; drafting non-technical portions of proposals where appropriate; coordinating resources and personnel in order to help faculty develop highly competitive research proposals; developing project timelines and identifying and compiling proposal components; managing projects that include complex multi-PI proposal preparation and content coordination with campus leaders and faculty; editing and critiquing proposal drafts; reviewing proposals not funded to develop re-submissions, and etc.
Assist with the formation of transdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and/or otherwise collaborative research teams, including proposal development and logistics across the institution, or with external institutional partners.
Consult with faculty about strategies on programs and projects that improve their competitive research capacity to obtain external funding.
Promote and support the development of faculty and researcher applications to prestigious and highly prestigious fellowships, awards, and honors.
Identify and distribute external sponsored funding opportunities and provide guidance and interpretation of those opportunities.
Maintain thorough knowledge of best practices, protocols and procedures related to obtaining and managing external funding.
Assist faculty in building relationships with corporate and industry partners and in seeking funding from those sponsors.
Coordinate and conduct workshops, seminars and training related to research and proposal development and funding opportunities, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary research.
Collaborate and coordinate with individuals at various levels and offices throughout the University, including the Division, to ensure successful integration of all grant components.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Three (3) years of experience related to the successful preparation and submission of grants and/or contracts to funding agencies.
Additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:
Masters degree and one (1) year of related experience.
Successful track record of garnering funding from proposals to one or more agencies.
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret complex scientific or technical data, including the ability to translate difficult technical information into language suitable for target audience(s).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree
Five (5) years of grant writing experience
Experience with major federal agencies, including NIH, NSF, NOAA, USDA, DOE, NEH, DOEd, etc.
Experience in serving on grant review panels for state or federal agencies
Experience in grant writing consultation
NOTE:
Remote work location is available for this position.
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 committed to diversity.
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Research and Innovation
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
NOTE:
Remote work location is available for this position.
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240 acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
Glimpse Into the Job:
The Division of Research and Innovation seeks a Research Development Officer (RDO). The RDO is responsible for working directly with faculty, staff, departments, centers, and programs to promote scholarly and creative activities, and to identify and pursue strategic externally sponsored funding. Aligned with the TAMU-CC's mission, the RDO helps to create a culture of innovation across campus to further TAMU-CC's competitive positioning as a nationally and internationally recognized university in strategic research disciplines.
Responsibilities of the Job:
Support the leadership of the Division of Research and Innovation (R&I) in developing and implementing short-term and long-term strategies and programs that align with the university's research goals and initiatives.
Support all stages of proposal development, including: analyzing funding announcements; translating research and program concepts into specific and competitive proposal narratives for external funding; consulting with faculty, research scientists, and others in the preparation of proposals; drafting non-technical portions of proposals where appropriate; coordinating resources and personnel in order to help faculty develop highly competitive research proposals; developing project timelines and identifying and compiling proposal components; managing projects that include complex multi-PI proposal preparation and content coordination with campus leaders and faculty; editing and critiquing proposal drafts; reviewing proposals not funded to develop re-submissions, and etc.
Assist with the formation of transdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and/or otherwise collaborative research teams, including proposal development and logistics across the institution, or with external institutional partners.
Consult with faculty about strategies on programs and projects that improve their competitive research capacity to obtain external funding.
Promote and support the development of faculty and researcher applications to prestigious and highly prestigious fellowships, awards, and honors.
Identify and distribute external sponsored funding opportunities and provide guidance and interpretation of those opportunities.
Maintain thorough knowledge of best practices, protocols and procedures related to obtaining and managing external funding.
Assist faculty in building relationships with corporate and industry partners and in seeking funding from those sponsors.
Coordinate and conduct workshops, seminars and training related to research and proposal development and funding opportunities, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary research.
Collaborate and coordinate with individuals at various levels and offices throughout the University, including the Division, to ensure successful integration of all grant components.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Three (3) years of experience related to the successful preparation and submission of grants and/or contracts to funding agencies.
Additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:
Masters degree and one (1) year of related experience.
Successful track record of garnering funding from proposals to one or more agencies.
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret complex scientific or technical data, including the ability to translate difficult technical information into language suitable for target audience(s).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree
Five (5) years of grant writing experience
Experience with major federal agencies, including NIH, NSF, NOAA, USDA, DOE, NEH, DOEd, etc.
Experience in serving on grant review panels for state or federal agencies
Experience in grant writing consultation
NOTE:
Remote work location is available for this position.
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 committed to diversity.
Please Note :
stephenwilliam.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, stephenwilliam.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.