Pre-Award Research Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting all phases of research proposal development and submission, the full-time Pre-Award Research Specialist will serve as a key administrator for pre-award activities, collaborating with faculty and institutional partners to ensure timely and compliant grant proposals in a fully remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Organizes and tracks proposal development efforts and timelines while ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements
• Researches and writes non-technical sections of proposals, providing feedback on narrative content
• Facilitates training sessions for faculty and staff on external grant proposal development

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two or more years of related experience in proposal development, project management, and/or accounting
• Familiarity with research systems such as Cayuse and understanding of budgeting principles
• Experience supporting proposal submissions to federal and state sponsors
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment