Research Development Specialist

Job Title:Research Development Specialist
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 268738
About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

This position plays a crucial role in supporting faculty members in securing external funding for research projects. This position is responsible for conducting targeted grant searches, providing comprehensive grant development and processing support, and facilitating the preparation of high-quality grant proposals. The Specialist is responsible for tracking and reporting on active and upcoming solicitations and programs, assisting faculty in creating timelines for proposal development, and maintaining resources that aid in grant writing.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducts targeted grant searches and provides grant development and processing support to faculty
2. Tracks and reports on active and upcoming solicitations and programs
3. Assists faculty with creating a timeline for writing grant proposals
4. Maintains and distributes resources for faculty on grant writing and proposal development, including templates, checklists, example proposals, etc.
5. Assists recipients of internal seed funding, especially those from the Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence, with the preparation of proposals for extramural funding
6. Copyedits grant proposals and related documents for faculty
7. Tracks limited submission opportunities and coordinates internal reviews to applicants for these limited submission opportunities
8. Creates initial faculty profiles and works with faculty to update and maintain their profiles
9. Maintains information on proposal preparation requirements for relevant federal, state, and local sponsors, as well as private foundations and industry partners
10. Prepares tables, graphs, and other visual aids for presentations and reports related to Research Development and Strategic Initiatives (RDSI)

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Four (4) years of related professional work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Experience
Experience submitting grant proposals to federal or non-profit funding agencies

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
An aptitude for learning new skills, tools, and processes
KNOWLEDGE
Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data
SKILLS
Strong grant writing, editing, and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and follow-up skills
Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently with a professional demeanor in a diverse work environment under stringent and changing deadlines.
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf