Director, Grants, Research Sponsored Programs

Coppin State University
US - Arkansas - State University
October 28, 2024
Management

Job Posting:
JR100179 Director, Grants, Research, & Sponsored Programs (Open)
Department:
Academic Affairs , PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
10-18-2024
Close Date:
11-08-2024

$93,294 - $185,649

Directs the administrative activities for externally funded grants and contracts including funding source identification, institutional review, and sign-off of proposals; negotiates contracts; and develops research policy.

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement strategies to generate financial support by identifying, researching, cultivating, and soliciting federal, state, and private funding sources.
Lead application process including establishing timelines, identifying PIs, coordinating submission materials.
Serve as the Academic Affairs liaison to the Division of Institutional Advancement. Work collaboratively with Institutional Advancement as well as Grants Administration to ensure stakeholders are compliant with corporate, foundation, and government funding.
Work with faculty, staff, and administrators in developing grant applications for institutional strategic priorities and to support scholarly and institutional activities.
Proactively research grant opportunities and reach out to faculty and campus partners and support submitting of applications.
Collect information, draft and/or edit all major proposals submitted by the University.
Monitor progress of approved applications and provide communication to funding sources in the form of quarterly, annual, and final reports.
Work collaboratively with the business office to create and manage grant budgets.
Guide strategic research initiatives and drive high-quality research outcomes. This includes implementing research strategies, managing projects, and ensuring the timely delivery of research findings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies that will give oversight to the production of high-quality research reports, whitepapers, and presentations that effectively communicate findings and insights to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in Academic Affairs department meetings and take direction from the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Perform additional responsibilities as designated by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: (include licenses, certifications, etc. ):
Master's degree required; Terminal degree preferred
An Active Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Certification preferred

Experience:
Minimum of three years' experience in sponsored programs administration
Experience working in higher education is preferred
Proven experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing a small office
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Excellent oral and written communication
Clear communications to outline deadlines and action steps to internal stakeholders
Ability to engage and support faculty and staff in grant application and reporting process
Exceptional writing skills, technical and non-technical
Budget management
Research skills
Ability to aggressively pursue financial resources
Ability to interact effectively with Office of Research Administration's stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, governmental agencies, and other prospective funding and research sources.
Computer literacy
Project management
Ability to work proactively to create a wide scope of grant prospects
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
Organizational and project management skills
Confidentiality
Proactive in reaching out to faculty and staff concerning grant opportunities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Sharepoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Not Currently Available

Conditions of Employment:

Not Currently Available

Additional Job Information:
Director of Sponsored Research and Programs

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at . @coppin. edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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