The Research Foundation for SUNY ยท 22 hours ago
Hybrid Research Development Specialist STEM (R25-58)
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expThe Research Foundation for SUNY at the University at Albany is a private, nonprofit organization providing support services to SUNY faculty and students. The Research Development Specialist will work with faculty to design and prepare sponsored project proposals, focusing on funding opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence and engineering.
Education Management
Hiring Manager
Amanda Ruschak
Responsibilities
Organize meetings for teams planning to respond to large-scale and center-scale Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Review RFP guidelines and develop a project timeline with specific tasks
Identify potential institutional investments, community partnerships, and other assets that can strengthen the proposal
Develop and edit proposal components, including research plans, project descriptions, facilities and resources, data management plans, postdoc mentoring plans, letters of support or collaboration, biosketches, and current and pending support
Manage the progress of proposals to ensure timely and high-quality submissions, including collecting letters, documents, and materials from partner organizations and investigators, and working closely with the sponsored program office to ensure all documents are delivered to Research Administrators five business days before the sponsor deadline
Manage the external review process, including working with State/RF Purchasing to secure external consultants or reviewers and serving as the point of contact for them
Offer one-on-one consultations for faculty and researchers with potential research projects or proposals
Review written materials and provide feedback and professional editing
Share funding opportunities proactively with targeted research groups
Organize seminars and workshops on emerging funding trends and opportunities
Attend professional conferences and events hosted by major federal sponsors such as NSF, NIH, DOD, DARPA, APAR-H, and DOE
Connect faculty and researchers with officials from potential sponsors, including inviting program officers or managers for campus visits
Assist with high-priority research initiatives as needed
Manage all ongoing tasks using a digital platform such as Microsoft Planner or equivalent
Provide periodic and ad hoc reports on grant development activities
Work with the Director of Strategic Initiatives on research development-related events management
Assist in executing internal and external communications strategies across digital and print marketing channels for UAlbany research initiatives
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related field, from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization
One year of experience in grant development, writing individual and team proposals, and facilitating the submission of grant proposals
Three years of experience in writing and editing research manuscripts
Experience in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines, with strong time-management skills
Capability to work both independently and as a team member in-person and remotely, ability to multi-task and respond professionally in challenging situations is essential
Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment as well as work collaboratively and adapt to changing processes and procedures
Strong customer service orientation to understand and assist a wide range of internal faculty
Strong computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred
PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related field, from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization
Experience as a grant development professional or equivalent role in an R1 institute
Experience in large-scale and center-scale grant development
Experience in multi-institutional grant development
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Pension plans
Competitive pay
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Company
The Research Foundation for SUNY
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Farrell, CPA, CIA
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Paul Woodin
PEMC Operations Manager
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