Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Proposal Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and sharing funding opportunities; providing proposal development support, training, and technical assistance to University faculty and staff; responding to pre-award administrative requests; reviewing and processing awards; and completing special projects as assigned to meet the needs of the Sponsored Programs office. The position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, skills in using Microsoft Excel for budget-related tasks, and familiarity with Federal regulations for grant compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: One year experience required. Experience in Grant Management and Budgeting preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 60% - Provides proposal development support, training, and technical assistance to University faculty and staff to ensure that proposals are in compliance with application guidelines prior to submission; assists project directors in developing proposal budgets; routes proposals for internal approvals; submits proposals to external funding agencies; functions as a liaison with external sponsoring agencies for pre-award issues - (Essential)
• 15% - Identifies, evaluates, and shares funding opportunities; maintains database of University faculty and staff interests for funding opportunity matching - (Essential)
• 15% - Responds to pre-award administrative requests; reviews and processes awards - (Essential)
• 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned - (Essential)