Research Development Administrator
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Research Development Administrator Benefits of working at VCUAll full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.Job Code32911Recruitment PoolAll ApplicantsPosting Numberreq6299UnitVP Research MBUDepartmentOffice of the Vice President for Research & InnovationDepartment Website LinkVCU Research DevelopmentLocationVCUAddress907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USADuties & ResponsibilitiesWelcometo Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ... a world UNLIKEany other!At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier, urban, publicresearch university nationally recognized as one of the best employers fordiversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity where yoursuccess is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees agenerous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and anopportunity to do mission-driven work.VCU'sOffice of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and it's Research Development Division invites all interested candidates to apply forour new Research Development Administrator position! Our impact ismeasured one student and patient at a time. VCU's unequaled combination ofexcellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for everyone of our 300,000+ RAMily members. And that makes us one of the mostinnovative universities in the country. A premier, urban, public researchuniversity nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity,VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your successis supported and your career can thrive.All full-time staff are eligible forour generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, anddental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage,retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexiblespending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paidholidays, and more.Explore our benefits further here: Primary Purpose and GeneralResponsibilities:This position will work with the Director ofResearch Development and Strategic Projects to facilitate the University-widedevelopment and submission of successful extramural research funding proposals.This position is integral to implementation activities in support of the VCUResearch Strategic Priorities Plan on both the Health Sciences and Monroe Parkcampuses. As a liaison, project manager, and research strategist the ResearchDevelopment Administrator will help facilitate and support collaborations,directly assist with multidisciplinary, large-scale proposals, and oversee theimplementation of targeted activities to increase and maintain research andtraining awards. This position must have relevant, varied experience withproposal development for the National Institutes of Health, the NationalScience Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, andthe Department of Education, among others.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or other relevant writing-focused or scientific field; or the equivalent combination of education and experienceAt least 3 years of experience with grant writing/proposal development/research development in an academic institution or large nonprofit settingExperience with federal, state and nonprofit fundersDemonstrated project management and research development experience for large, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional proposal development under strict timelinesDemonstrated experience with training grant proposal developmentAbility to analyze and summarize complex written material Excellent written and oral communication skillsThecandidate should have demonstrated experience working in and fostering adiverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as astaff member at VCU.Preferred Qualifications:Master's, PhD or other advanced degree in biological, physical, or social sciences, English, or education. 4 or more years of experience in grant writing/proposal development/research development in a research-intensive university with a medical college/school.FLSAUniversity EmployeeJob FTE1.0Exemption StatusExemptRestricted PositionNoE-ClassUF - University Employee FTJob CategoryUniversity EmployeeORP EligibleYesSalary RangeCommensurate with experienceup to $85,000Compensation TypeSalariedTarget Hire Date11/10/2024Contact Information for CandidatesDocuments Needed to Applyresume and letter of interest