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Howard University · 3 weeks ago

Proposal Development Manager

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Howard University is dedicated to hiring qualified candidates to contribute to its overall strategic success. The Proposal Development Manager will assist faculty in preparing competitive grant proposals, manage the proposal development process, and provide coaching on strategic proposal development.

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Responsibilities

Assist faculty in preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation, including individualized advising, organizing, editing, and proofreading of competitive grant and contract proposals, providing grantsmanship resources, advise faculty on federal and non-federal funding opportunities, coordinate the establishment of faculty teams and more

Analyze sponsor guidelines and past awards to advise the PI on sponsor expectations and help guide responsive grant and contract proposal concept development

Manage the entire proposal development process in consultation with the research administrator and PI

Provide coaching services on strategic proposal development, including high-level conceptualization to match sponsor priorities; effective team organization, and effective administrative, management, education/outreach and/or data sharing plans to assist investigators in the process of developing competitive proposals

Design, develop and execute training and workshops, oftentimes involving funding agency representatives to increase application competitiveness

Assist the Associate Dean for Research in facilitating networking, teambuilding, proposal planning and coordination for large-scale, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional and multi-center collaborations

Review agency program goals and guidelines to ensure proposals align with both agency and institutional goals and capabilities

Advise faculty on the development of non-research components of proposals, including broader impacts, management plans, budgets, budget justifications and other required non-technical proposal requirements

Plan, develop and facilitate workshops, meetings, networking sessions or conferences with high impact on program and/or participants

Prepare reports on grant and contract development program activities, progress, status or related special reports for the Associate Dean for Research

Develop and deliver in-person and virtual research development seminars, workshops, and guidance materials to train faculty in grant writing review and distribute funding announcements

Facilitate bringing teams of faculty investigators together to pursue multidisciplinary funding opportunities

Work with individuals at all levels in the proposal development process (e.g., other research development staff, sponsored research administrators, school/college grant staff) to ensure the successful integration of all grant application components and full compliance with all funding program and sponsor requirements

Contribute to targeted funding opportunity dissemination

Ensure that goals and objectives specified for the funding opportunity are accomplished in accordance with priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications

Develop templates and guidance for proposal materials, based on sponsor guidelines, solicitation instructions and effective practice

Convene strategic teams of faculty that are interdisciplinary in nature to create and pursue grant and contract opportunities

Maintain information on proposal preparation requirements for relevant federal, state, local sponsors, private foundations and industry partners

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Proposal developmentGrantsmanship resourcesFederal funding knowledgeData analysisTeam leadershipMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

A bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Extensive knowledge of federal and non-federal sponsors supporting research and education activities, preferably in a university environment

Excellent critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, ability to drive decisions, ability to see the big picture and grasp complex interconnections

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage an unpredictable and time-sensitive caseload of complex assignments while providing quality service and meeting deadlines

Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data

Strong interpersonal and organizations skills with a demonstrated ability to build consensus and lead teams to achieve desired outcomes

Skill in the operation of computers, related software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and standard office equipment

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and customers

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate with coworkers