Research Development Specialist

040437

20316-6070

Office of Research

Research Development Specialist

Syracuse, NY

$58,500 - $78,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

S4

Exempt

Full-time

Syracuse, NY

Not Applicable

The Office of Research Development is a unit of the Office of Research. The Office of Research is the central hub for research support at Syracuse University, facilitating excellence in research, scholarship, innovation, and creative activity that addresses emerging opportunities and societal needs. This support extends to faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Designated as a Research 1 institution, Syracuse University was awarded a total of $106.8 million of sponsored funding in fiscal year 2022.The Office of Research Development (ORD) supports campus-wide programs for fostering faculty research development and new interdisciplinary research initiatives. ORD works closely with other Office of Research Units: the Office of Sponsored Programs; the Office of Research Integrity and Protections; the Office of Technology Transfer; and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. ORD also coordinates with other institutional units that support sponsored funding, such as the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations, interdisciplinary research centers, and the Deans Offices of each School and College at Syracuse University.

The Research Development Specialist will advance the research mission of Syracuse University by assisting the Office of Research Development staff with faculty development efforts and in the development of new sponsored funding proposals. The Specialist will also provide project management support to assist with Office of Research Development functions.

The Research Development Specialist will work with Office of Research Development staff to support externally sponsored proposals and to aid faculty in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities. Major activities include: assisting in the development of external proposal applications; assisting with grant development training; and facilitating collaboration between faculty and relevant institutional offices that support research development. The Research Development Specialist will manage limited submission opportunities which require an internal competition and institutional peer review. The Research Development Specialist will also aid in the management of internal funding programs to enhance faculty capacity for sponsored funding proposals. The Research Development Specialist will provide project management support for the design and delivery of educational workshops, events, and trainings for faculty and research staff.

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

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