PROPOSAL MANAGER
University of Missouri - Columbia

Job Info

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Job Title: PROPOSAL MANAGER
Location: Columbia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 39521
Hiring Department

Office of Research and Economic Development

Job Description

The University of Missouri seeks a Proposal Manager who is experienced in managing and facilitating faculty teams writing narratives for large, interdisciplinary, multi-investigator proposals. This position will support the Strategic Proposal Development Services team, housed within the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED), and its efforts to develop and submit complex proposals for priority funding agencies. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple competing projects that are deadline and milestone driver. The successful candidate will work closely with SPDS colleagues and college or school partners to plan and implement strategies that ensure production of compliant and competitive proposals. Work is performed under general supervision of the Director of SPDS.

Key Duties Performed By This Position Will Include

The Proposal Manager will focus on delivering efficient, effective services in the area of proposal development and help to develop competitive and compliant applications for externally sponsored research.

* Provide project management driven by timelines, progress, action items, and deadlines.
* Support center proposals, training proposals, faculty improvement and instrumentation proposals, and interdisciplinary strategic proposals that are aligned with the University of Missouri's research mission.

In Addition, The Individual Will

The successful candidate will need the ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to understand strategic objectives to establish proposal development strategies that will meet current and future research needs.

* Work with the primary faculty's unit to identify and provide support needed for large, university led proposals and limited submission strategy. Guides the development of large, interdisciplinary proposals to external funding agencies.
* Provides training and assistance for faculty and staff in identifying funding opportunities and preparing and submitting large proposals, in partnership with the Connect, Research Development Network, and Office of Sponsored Projects Administration.
* Coordinates internal proposal review processes.
* Conduct post-submission reviews and reviewer feedback analysis to provide feedback to writing teams and recommendations for revision in anticipation of resubmission to the same or a different competition.
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will be exceptional communicators with very strong organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate customer service, collaboration, confidentiality, integrity and a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity in their activities.

Salary

$55,000 - $75,000

Grade: GGS 11

University Title: Research Consultant II

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

M-F 8 am - 5 pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4 years of experience. APMP or similar certification preferred.

Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume or CV

Other Information

Strategic Proposal Development Services (SPDS) is an ORED unit that will provide supplementary and complementary services to PIs and academic units to plan, write, and submit large, multi-investigator, interdisciplinary proposals for priority funding agencies. SPDS coordinates closely across ORED and with academic units to ensure that services are not duplicated. SPDS is highly responsive to faculty and staff requests and works proactively in service to faculty and research teams.

Positions may be eligible for full-time remote work.

Columbia Missouri Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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