Team-Based Research Development Associate Director (Proposal Development Specialist), STEM

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318556 Department

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

(UA-RSDE-IUINA) Department Information The Office for Research Development (ORD) guides faculty and researchers in pursuing research funding, forming cross-disciplinary science teams, and developing collaborative research proposals. Job Summary The Team-Based Research Development (TBRD) Associate Director (AD), reporting to the TBRD Executive Director, will work to increase Indiana University (IU)'s competitiveness for large-scale (at least $1 million) extramural funding aligned with the IU 2030 Strategic Plan's research objectives. Department-Specific Responsibilities Helps build and support collaborative, often interdisciplinary teams of faculty members and researchers to pursue both federal and private Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) funding opportunities, especially those that align with the IU 2030 Strategic Plan. Strengthens the pipeline of large-scale (at least $1M) proposals to funders. Assists with the planning and conceptualization of such proposals, including teaming strategies, partner negotiations, intelligence collection, and site visit preparation. Collaborates closely with the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team to align and support strategic approaches to private STEM research funders (e.g., foundations and industry). Maintains a portfolio and develop knowledge of specific funders and their policies, serving as a lead point of contact for these organizations across the university. Tracks faculty activity, grant submissions, and funding awards in proprietary CRM. Analyzes IU's proposal data, funded awards, and sponsor funding trends, as well as contributes to the development of strategies to increase institutional competitiveness for extramural funding. Identifies anticipated or confirmed funding opportunities and shares them with relevant teams or academic leaders as quickly as possible. Coordinates with ORD colleagues to advance the goals and priorities of IU Research. General Responsibilities Consults, directs, and assists investigators on the development of external funding proposals including preparation, submission, acceptance, and administration; investigates and answers questions from external agencies, researchers, fiscal officers, research administrators and others; counsels researchers and staff on the preparation of budgets, completion of certifications, and institutional information to ensure compliance with university policies, federal regulations, and agency guidelines. Ascertains the status of proposals, awards, research risk approvals, internal approvals such as route sheets, and related documents; initiates action to resolve problems when necessary; assists faculty and staff in identifying documents or forms needed in connection with pending or funded projects; follows up on all correspondence to ensure that appropriate action is taken or information provided. Provides comprehensive project management services including establishing timelines and processes for proposal production, helping to convene potential collaborators, organize faculty project teams, and lead proposal development meetings of the project team; edits proposals for concision, clarity, and consistency of style. Provides strategic analysis and guidance for investigators and research teams; connects investigators with relevant internal and external professionals for development of certain proposal sections; suggests, when appropriate, faculty or researchers who may collaborate to strengthen proposals, particularly on large projects involving interdisciplinary and intercampus cooperation; advises on positioning of a project idea in relation to agency mission, active or anticipated funding opportunities, and program criteria; reviews and provides non-technical reviewer-focused feedback on proposal text for content and structure; discusses reviews for declined proposals and advises on potential revisions. Provides analysis, writing, or other support to senior leaders for proposal-relevant strategic initiatives; analyzes funder priorities, communicates with agency personnel to better understand current and upcoming funding opportunities that are appropriate for IU faculty and/or researchers, and disseminates opportunities that align with institutional strategic priorities; offers consulting support to research interest groups involved in strategic initiatives. Develops and presents content for workshops, web-based materials, tailored presentations for investigators, schools and departments; participates and leads other educational initiatives to assist faculty in finding funding opportunities and developing competitive grant proposals. Facilitates effective communication, consensus building, team building, and team management to work effectively and collaboratively with agency contacts, project leaders/team members, senior administration, project management staff, internal units, and/or external contacts. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor's degree (preferably in related field). Preferred Master's or doctoral degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required 3 years in proposal and/or research writing or related experience. Preferred Experience in a higher education research setting. Experience with private, state and/or federal granting agencies and an understanding of the policies and procedures of external granting agencies. SKILLS Required Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Work Location Bloomington, Indiana Advertised Salary $70,000 - $82,000 annually Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

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