Proposal Preparation Specialist

Job Summary

To support the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, the full-time Proposal Preparation Specialist will lead and advise faculty in developing and writing grant proposals for competitive research funding opportunities, while working in a hybrid or fully remote capacity based on state eligibility.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate Funding Opportunity Announcements and develop proposal preparation timelines and systems to track development efforts
• Organize and facilitate faculty teams in preparing large-scale, multidisciplinary proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements
• Serve as a liaison among faculty, administrators, and the Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure timely proposal submissions

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
• 3+ years of experience in Pre-Award Research Administration, specifically with grant proposals to federal agencies
• Thorough understanding of federal and state statutes, regulations, and policies related to research funding
• Experience in developing and analyzing proposal budgets in accordance with sponsor guidelines
• Ability to lead training sessions on external grant proposal development for faculty and students