The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hiring for Senior Proposal Development Officer at Duke Centennial Hall/Cameron Hall (will split time) Full Time

Position Number:

006757

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Working Title:

Senior Proposal Development Officer

Position Designation:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full-time

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday; exempt

Hours per week:

40+ Exempt

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

Research

Department:

Div of Research (Adm)

Work Location:

Duke Centennial Hall/Cameron Hall (will split time)

Salary Range:

$67,600 – $73,708

Primary Purpose of Department:

Division of Research, Office of Research Services assists the University research community in the pursuit and management of extramural funding.

Primary Purpose of Position:

The position of Senior Proposal Development Officer holds major responsibilities in the areas of budget development, proposal development, and proposal submission. This position supports the overall advancement of the University’s research enterprise.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

The Senior Proposal Development Officer is responsible for preparing proposal submissions from faculty, staff, and students of the University, including determining if project proposals are consistent with the academic and research policies of the University. The position advises faculty, staff, and students on the development of project proposals, the interpretation and implementation of sponsor guidelines, and the proposal submission process. The position prepares proposal budget requests, assists faculty with the entry of relevant information into electronic research administration systems, reviews proposal components prior to submission, and prepares the proposals for final submission. They assist with the updating and processing of proposal documents (revised budgets, JIT, etc.) as needed, prior to the full execution of an award. They interact and collaborate with the contracting and award management teams as well as with college and unit-based staff to support the successful life cycle of each funded project. The responsibilities include other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals of the unit.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field;
• The ability to prepare, analyze, and revise detailed proposal budgets,
• The ability to interpret and apply agency guideline requirements;
• Knowledge of federal funding regulations.
• Three years of pre-award experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree.
• The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service, interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills and will have experience in the preparation, processing, and submission of grant and contract applications and proposals.
• The applicant should also have experience in award negotiation and acceptance, and be familiar with regulations and requirements for a wide variety of extramural sponsors including federal, state, and private agencies.
• Five+ years of pre-award experience.
• Preferred experience in Engineering or sponsors common in this area.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses:

None

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

Certified Research Administrator designation

Special Notes to Applicants:

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Posting Open Date:

10/12/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Proposed Hire Date:

11/20/2023