Faculty Research Support Officer - CAS Dean's Office

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) seeks a highly motivated individual to work as a member of the college research leadership to build a strong, competitive research program as part of the Faculty Research Development Network led by the Office of the Vice President for Research. The Faculty Research Support Officer (FRSO) will contribute to the development of CAS proposals for external funding, assisting researchers in developing the non-technical portions of proposals, including evaluation and data management plans, project management plans, statements of significance or broader impacts, and compelling project summaries.

The FRSO will also advise researchers in grant budgeting, agency policies, and navigating the University proposal submission process. The successful candidate will have excellent writing, editing and problem-solving skills, be highly organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team, managing multiple activities with firm deadlines. This position reports primarily to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total education and experience****

See the Position Description for additional information.

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Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Degree in area of Humanities or Natural Sciences or Social Sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to make effective presentations
• Strong project management skills and team facilitation skills
• Broad, interdisciplinary understanding of research and scholarship
• Familiarity with federal regulations and agency guidelines for proposal submission and sponsored research, including NSF, US DOE, NIH, DOD, NEA and NEH
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or community funding sources and mechanisms
• Ability to communicate collegially and knowledgeably with faculty in an array of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches
• Strong interpersonal and professional leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently, coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects

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