Director, Research Program Development & Grant
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 5, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Grants & Contracts, Executive, Executive Directors
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S1804P
Home Org Name
Adm-Agriculture & AAES
Division Name
College of Agriculture
Position Title
Director, Research Program Development & Grant
Job Class Code
HC39
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The College of Agriculture seeks candidates for a Director, Research Program Development & Grant position to direct the efforts and activities of promoting, identifying, and managing externally funded grants and contracts for the College.
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!
Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn .
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
- Directs efforts to identify, capture, and expand extramural funding opportunities.
- Develops programs and training activities in support of faculty and staff research, grant preparation, and implementation of funded projects.
- Provides leadership and support for the college/school’s on-going goals of increasing scholarly productivity and external funding.
- Serves as liaison to the Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Contracts and Grants Accounting.
- Directs efforts to engage with external grant agencies and research providers designed to enhance the college/school’s knowledge of research opportunities.
- Develops competitive grant proposals to foundations, state, and federal funding agencies. Manages post-award activities and ensures compliance with University, state, federal, and sponsor regulations.
- This position will also be responsible for managing and monitoring capacity fund projects for the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Stations.
- Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
Education Level
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Years of Experience
7
Area of Experience
Experience in developing research opportunities, grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability. Must have at least 2 years of experience supervising full-time employees.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Advanced degrees accepted in lieu of years of experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Microsoft products, smartsheets and being able to navigate government websites.
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Grade
36
Salary Range
$59,70 - $99,600
Job Category
Executive/Director/Management
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
07/05/2022
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/30472
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other
- Other Documentation
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- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have 7 years of experience developing research
opportunities, grant preparation, and grant accounting with 2 years
of experience supervising full-time employees? If your answer is
no, do you have an advanced degree to use in lieu of some years of
experience?
- Yes
- No
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