Description

Job Summary

Performs a variety of key tasks and supports externally sponsored programs across campus by facilitating the development, organization, and submission of proposals for external research funding. Works in collaboration with Sponsored Programs Accounting Office, funded Principal Investigators, external sponsors, and key university partners including VPs, Deans, Department Heads, and unit management.
Assists in reviewing and certifying proposals. Handles budget, compliance, and administrative aspects of proposals, and advises PIs on submission process. Identifies opportunities and assist in writing of proposals. Proposals are of low to moderate complexity (e.g. 1 sub contract, 1-2 faculty members, proposals < $1M). Functions under moderate supervision; receives guidance from more senior SRS staff. Work is monitored early and reviewed to lesser extent once proficiency is demonstrated.

Job Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

• Serves as key point of contact for both internal and external parties related to sponsor projects providing guidance and advisement on development of proposals, interpretation of sponsor requests, and university and sponsor compliance requirements.
• Reviews low to moderately complex proposals (typically 1-2 PIs, small budget (<$1M), 1 sub contract) to ensure compliance with university policies, sponsor guidelines, and overall excellence in all proposal components. Acts as authorizing official for proposals.
• Provides administrative leadership for proposals such as maintaining organized documentation of communication and decisions related to submission, managing electronic research administration functions related to development and submission, and development of checklists and tools to ensure complete proposal packages.
• Create budgets in agency specific formats that are compliant with sponsor and university rules and regulations.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with external sponsors, faculty, staff, department heads, directors, deans, and vice presidents.
• Identifies and disseminates information about funding opportunities. Work with investigators to match expertise and fundable ideas with potential sponsors.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of related experience
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to review and edit proposals for content and compliance issues.
• Skill in budget development.
• Familiarity with contractual terminology
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to learn and effectively use award management software and related sponsor systems
• Effective and efficient writing and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to continuously changing sponsor guidelines, regulations, policies, and systems
• Foundational knowledge of sponsor agencies and their requirements

Department/College Description

Sponsored Research Services - VP for Research Division

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.