Research Development Coordinator

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Research Development Coordinator at the Daytona Beach campus. This position will support the Associate Provost for Research through:

• Communicating funding opportunities as required.
• Advancing proposal writing and grant development across the three ERAU campuses.
• Collaborating and coordinating research development efforts with the Office of Sponsored Research Administration (OSRA).
• Planning, developing and conducting workshops and trainings and preparing online resources regarding proposal writing and grant development and other research-relevant topics for researchers and students.
• Supporting large-scale grant project efforts across multiple academic programs and institutions.
• Coordinating internal limited submission processes and procedures and other preproposal reviews.
• Communicating in-depth knowledge of current funding agency requirements and research administration processes to stakeholders to increase proposal submissions and awards.
• Communicating agency changes or critical information to Research Points of Contacts in campuses, colleges and departments.
• Assisting with management of the internal funding programs.
• Assisting with sponsor site visits.
• Providing proposal/award information related metrics.
• Assisting with preparing reports and their dissemination.
• Editing proposal drafts and leading internal peer-review process as needed.
• Overseeing grant writing, editing and consultation including supervision of freelance editors, interns, etc.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Public Administration or related field or comparable professional experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project management or research program development.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and develop partnerships.
• Experience in a university research environment and/or knowledge of federal agencies, their policies and procedures.
• Passion for forward-thinking, cutting-edge research.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to solve problems and make effective decisions.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of people, including faculty, students, staff and agency contacts.
• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Independent thinking and initiative.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Fluency in Office 365 software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scientific grant writing and proposal development.