Job Title

Senior Research Development Officer

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

College of Education and Human Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Senior Research Development Officer, under direction, provides professional development for faculty in grant application preparation, developing new grant programs, coordinating & analyzing effectiveness of training activities, managing grant programs, and maintaining the University’s centers and institutes database. This position can be on-site, remote (in Texas) or hybrid and is a 40-hour per week non supervisory position.

This position is temporarily funded. Continued employment is contingent on funding availability.

Responsibilities:-Works with researchers in the development and writing of proposals to federal agencies or foundations. Connects researchers to funding opportunities and research resources.-Provides advice to individual faculty and other PI-eligible investigators on funding opportunity announcement (FOA) requirements, with a focus on federal grant opportunities. Provides advice on writing grant applications responsive to FOAs, with attention to the review criteria and the application guide. Advises on elements of competitive grant applications. Provides support in proposal narrative development, review, critiquing, and editing.-Confers with individual faculty regarding the review of previous grant applications and strategy on resubmission.-Develops tools, templates, and guidance documents related to proposal development and checklists for solicitation components.-Creates and delivers workshops and seminars on research development, proposal development, broader impacts, and federal funding agency communication. Coordinates all faculty professional development activities, provides one-on-one consultation with faculty on proposal re-submission and proposals.-Manages grant programs. Develops and implements time lines and requests for proposals, recruits and oversees Proposal Review Board, prepares annual program reports, and ensures that program goals and objectives are met. Conducts program assessments.-Disseminates notices about research progress and successful funding. Posts new funding opportunities, news and events. Monitors agency news services for announcements of new program initiatives, funded awards, and new energy publications and posts data accordingly. Monitors ongoing policy developments on state and national level and posts data accordingly.

Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.-Four years of experience developing or writing proposals to or for federal, state or private agencies.

Preferred Education and Experience:

-Master's degree

-Proven experience in developing or writing successful proposals to or for federal, state or private agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills.

Ability to independently make decisions.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is $72,870 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits ar e also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

  Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

  Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

  Other

• Complimentary tickets to all A thletic and P erforming F ine A rts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and “ Submit ” the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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• Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

• Benefits

• University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

• Research and Economic Development

• Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .