Washington University in St. Louis · 1 day ago
Manager Research Opportunities - School of Public Health
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Manager Research Opportunities for their School of Public Health. This role is crucial in identifying funding opportunities, managing resources, and fostering relationships to enhance public health research initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Manages a support system to identify research funding opportunities for SPH faculty. Conducts landscape assessments of public health opportunities among foundations, corporations, and agencies that align with faculty research expertise or SPH priorities
Collaborates in developing proposals and prospectuses with SPH researchers to articulate compelling research to external partners. Maintains partnership with internal teams (e.g., researchers, communications) and external partners (funding agencies, academic collaborators, industry partners) to achieve shared research goals
Provides stewardship for external research stakeholders, manages and strengthens relationships with funders, ensuring proper acknowledgement and demonstrating the impact of their contributions through reports and regular communication
Maintains excellent communications with SPH faculty, university advancement, and research development leads. Is the primary liaison in ensuring coordinated efforts that align SPH and university strategic priorities
Contributes to the organization’s strategic public health research goals by assisting in the development of strategies and initiatives that align research activities with the organization's overall objectives and promote a culture of innovation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in public health, social sciences or business development
Post-Graduate Experience In Research Development, Fundraising, And Stakeholder Engagement (5 Years)
Research Administration (3 Years)
Analytical Thinking
Business Development Strategy
Collaboration
Communication
Microsoft Office
Multitasking
Nonprofit Development
Organizing
Priority Management
Problem Solving
Project Management
Public Health
Report Writing
Strategic Thinking
Team Collaboration
Preferred
Three years of experience in grant management, within a scientific academic or research setting
PhD or terminal degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education
Grants Administration (3 Years)
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
Adjunct Lecturer
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