Michigan State University · 4 hours ago
Proposal Development Coordinator / Research Administrator II
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expMichigan State University (MSU) is seeking a Proposal Development Coordinator to support the Global Research Office within International Studies and Programs (ISP). The role involves facilitating the development of research proposals, managing budgets, and contributing to the advancement of ISP Dean’s initiatives, while maintaining relationships with external partners.
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Responsibilities
Work with ISP faculty and administrators to facilitate the development of multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research proposals that focus on MSU’s international research, education, and engagement priorities
Liaise with MSU faculty, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), and donors to ensure that proposal production and submission is timely, complete, and meets MSU and donor requirements
Contribute to the development of the technical approach, personnel and management sections
Analyze RFPs and RFAs to draft technical and cost proposal outlines
Write and edit capability statements highlighting MSU and faculty expertise in relevant proposal areas
Develop proposal calendar and ensure adherence; manage timely and technically responsive inputs from proposal team members
Provide input on financial aspects of proposals including creating budgets and budget justifications meeting MSU and donor requirements
Track the status of proposals after submission and convene post-proposal debriefings
Oversee editing of final technical and cost proposals
Contribute to the advancement of ISP Dean’s initiatives
Represent ISP on MSU work groups and networks
Manage unit general fund budget, including unit resource allocation
Track and process unit personnel distributions
Review and analyze financial policies and procedures to recommend and implement internal controls and reporting standards for the unit
Evaluate existing policies and procedures and make recommendations for process improvements to strengthen operational effectiveness
Analyze account data and prepare financial reports for the unit
Anticipate trends in donor funding and identify new business opportunities for ISP’s international engagement
Conduct opportunity analyses to evaluate MSU competitiveness and make recommendations that position ISP/MSU to engage in upcoming opportunities
Identify and maintain relationships with external partners
Prepare and assist in negotiating teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, and sub-awards
Conduct outreach to university faculty, staff, and students regarding funding opportunities
Qualification
Required
knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in finance, accounting, management, business administration or a research-related field
one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre or post award processes professional financial management, or related field such as regulatory administration or cost accounting or auditing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience in office administration and operations
Experience working at an international development firm, international non-governmental organization, or similar organization
Experience with proposal development of non-traditional funding agencies
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
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2025 (163)
2024 (217)
2023 (224)
2022 (162)
2021 (121)
2020 (66)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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