Proposal Development Specialist (Stillwater, OK)

Proposal Development Specialist

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in the College of Engineering Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University seeks candidates to fill the position of Proposal Development Specialist to assists faculty members principal investigators and other University research staff in the preparation and submission of complex research proposals to sponsoring agencies and organizations. Analyzes sponsoring agency requirements for individual funding opportunities. Develops complex budgets in compliance with agency requirements. Applies high level knowledge of federal policies rules and regulations as well as university policies and procedures. Works closely with faculty in developing grant applications budgets documentation and contracts. Coordinates and integrates proposal details between prime subcontractors and co-investigators. Exercises sound decision-making and problem-solving skills in the negotiation of grants contracts and other agreements. Monitors proposal status. Assists in developing proposal training materials for faculty and others. Manages Access database development and records maintenance. Responsible for grant proposal related professional development. Special assignments as needed by Associate Dean or Dean. Minimum qualifications Bachelor degree in Business Finance Engineering or related field and two years related experience. Superior budgetary spreadsheet skills and high level knowledge of federal agency and private funding grant proposal process. Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary. Ability to work in a high-stress fluid environment is paramount. Expertise in MS Word MS Excel Acrobat Web Publishing and in creating electronic forms using various applications. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability in developing complex proposal budgets documentation and contracts experience with NSF NIH Grants.gov application requirements and provide high quality work under deadline pressure and work in a collegial productive manner. The position requires skills using MS Word Acrobat Web Publishing advanced level of experience creating spreadsheets using excel and in creating electronic forms using various applications. Prefer experience in higher education and training faculty and staff in the grant application process. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Apply by December 4 to receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Apply online at s jobs.okstate.edu. Search for job requisition number 10007. For assistance with the on-line application process contact OSU Human Resources 106 Whitehurst Stillwater OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401 Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus. Go to s jobs.okstate.edu complete an application or update submit your previously prepared application. Only applicants submitting an application via jobs.okstate.edu will be considered.