Proposal Preparation Specialist

Job Summary

Overseeing all aspects of proposal preparation for the School of Natural Sciences, the full-time Proposal Preparation Specialist I will support the proposal development process, provide administrative assistance for pre-award research administration, and facilitate communication between faculty and staff in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review Funding Opportunity Announcements to identify proposal requirements and assist in developing preparation timelines and tracking activities
• Prepare proposal budgets in collaboration with principal investigators and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies
• Coordinate proposal preparation activities and assist faculty and project teams in developing and submitting proposals that meet sponsor requirements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
• 2+ years of experience in a higher education setting collaborating with faculty or academic researchers
• Ability to interpret and communicate sponsor proposal requirements and submission processes
• Experience in preparing non-technical proposal components and reviewing documents for compliance
• Strong analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment