Proposal Manager, Office of Research Advancement

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2021-2022
Position Title
Proposal Manager, Office of Research Advancement
Classification Title
Administrative Staff Assistant II
Department
Office of Research Advancement
Posting Number
R220130
Posting LinkEmployer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Professional
Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term

Salary Grade
E.2
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/35048


Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager provides support to UB faculty and multi-disciplinary research teams to facilitate the development and submission of funding proposals, especially those that are multi-investigator, cross-disciplinary, and multi-institution. This individual identifies and distributes potential funding opportunities, assists in the organization of proposal teams, and provides proposal management. This may include collecting required documents from the team, drafting required supporting documents, and facilitating budget development alongside specialists from UB Sponsored Projects Services ( SPS ).

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate proposal development: Facilitate proposal development efforts with principal investigators and their teams. Maintain a current understanding of funding sponsors, their guidelines, and their priorities. Thoroughly review funding solicitations. Develop proposal outlines, checklists, and timelines to facilitate proposal planning. Initiate and maintain regular communication with Principal Investigators and proposal teams, SPS, and unit leadership throughout the proposal development process. Conduct proposal meetings with faculty teams. Facilitate contact with funding agencies, when requested.
• Format and review proposal documents: Draft, format, secure, and review required proposal documents, including biographical sketches, current and pending funding, management plans, budget justifications, letters of support, training records, and other required supporting documentation. Ensure all documents are compliant with sponsor guidelines.
• Develop Presentations and seminars for faculty: Assist in developing content for and contribute to multimedia presentations and seminars for university faculty and researchers related to grantsmanship, proposal development, and submission.
• Time management, attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to remain confident and poised in a fast-paced environment are essential. Individuals in this role must be adept problem-solvers who are able to manage multiple projects and requests under strict deadlines. The individuals should be able to work independently and collaboratively with other ORA / SPS staff members, as well as with faculty teams.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant grant and/or project management experience.
• The individual should possess strong interpersonal communication and critical-thinking skills, as well as an ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment involving complex administrative processes.
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, in addition to excellent project and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in any field; 3 or more years of direct grants management experience.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$55,000 - $63,000
Work Hours

37.5 per week
Campus
North Campus
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Contact Information

Contact's Name
Margaret Shea
Contact's Title
Proposal Manager
Contact's Email
mshea3@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-5376


Posting Dates

Posted
05/20/2022
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
12/31/2022


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3
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