Research Development Officer

Job TitleResearch Development Officer Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Research Administration Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate•Prairie View A&M University seeks a Research Development Officer (RDO) who will support the university's growing research enterprise and contribute to the institution's long-term goal of advancing toward R1 research status. The RDO will work with faculty, researchers, and administrative units to enhance proposal competitiveness, strengthen multidisciplinary collaborations, and support the development of externally funded research projects. The RDO will work with faculty, researchers, and administrative units to enhance proposal competitiveness, strengthen multidisciplinary collaborations, and support the development of externally funded research projects. This position provides hands-on assistance with opportunity scouting, proposal preparation, team coordination, and faculty training while helping to build the infrastructure and capacity needed for PVAMU's research expansion.. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funding. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal or grant or restricted funding. The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Proposal Development Support (Large Multidisciplinary Grants): Assist in the development of large-scale, multi-PI, multidisciplinary, and center-type proposals (e.g., NSF Centers, NIH Program Projects, DoE Consortia, DoD Collaboratives). Coordinate complex proposal teams and serve as a strategic partner in shaping project concepts, narrative structures, and competitive strategies. Develop and maintain institutional boilerplate content (facilities, various plans, cybersecurity, workforce development, institutional data). Provide high-level editing, narrative refinement, and proposal project management to ensure submission of compelling, compliant, and timely proposals.

Funding Opportunity Identification:

Regularly review and disseminate funding opportunities relevant to PVAMU's research strengths. Monitor federal and state agency announcements, upcoming deadlines, and emerging topic areas. Serve as a point of contact for faculty seeking clarification or assistance in understanding funding requirements. Disseminate tailored funding opportunity briefs to colleges, departments, and research clusters.

Capacity Building & Faculty Support:

Provide guidance to faculty, especially early-career investigators, on proposal preparation and developing competitive project ideas. Assist colleges and research groups to identify potential collaborators for interdisciplinary grants. Support initiatives that align faculty strengths with external research opportunities contributing to PVAMU's R1 trajectory.

Workshops & Training:

Help develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and training sessions on research development topics (proposal development, budgeting basics, agency-specific guidance). Offer one-on-one consultations and small-group sessions to address specific proposal needs.

Internal Competitions & Administrative Support:

Coordinate internal review processes for limited submissions and assist in organizing multidisciplinary proposal teams. Maintain a database of faculty research interests and capabilities. Collaborate with Research Administration and other units to ensure smooth handoffs during the proposal development lifecycle. Performs other duties needed.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree Three years of experience securing federal funding through proposal development with experience in NIH funding requests for large proposals and experience writing on scientific and/or medical topics

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the National Institutes of Health and environment for biomedical research. Understanding of a broad spectrum of research designs, methodology, and scope, such as basic, clinical, translational, health services, and education research. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or Doctoral degree. Three years or more of experience writing, editing, and/or developing competitive proposals to federal, state, or industry. Working knowledge of standard office equipment and software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Qualtrics, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Ability to work cooperatively with all people. Organizational skills. Ability to independently make decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams to develop proposals. Ability to multitask effectively on multiple projects simultaneously. Detailed and deadline oriented. Experience working with university research administration and faculty with knowledge of the scientific process and proposal development. Familiarity with Grants.gov, Research.gov, ASSIST, ezFedGrants, NSPIRES and key requirements for proposals requested by Justice, ED, USDA, NIH, NSF, NASA, DOE, and DOD. Demonstrated knowledge of proposal administration. Demonstrated knowledge of proposal development.

Job Posting Close Date:

06/27/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of "the first class" in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a "University of the First Class" begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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