Research Administrator
7510BR
VP for Research
Sponsored Research Services
Detailed Job Description
Purpose and Scope of the Job
The purpose of the Research Administrator for Proposal Development is to provide support and guidance for researchers in the procurement of sponsored project funding at Rochester Institute of Technology. This person will assist faculty in the process of identifying appropriate funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, budget development, and ensuring compliance with governing regulations and institute policies.
This position requires close working relationships with faculty and staff across multiple colleges and divisions at RIT. This position also requires some communication with funding agencies and partner organizations. Excellent communications skills are essential for this position.
This Research Administrator position will be focused primarily departments in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering but will frequently work across colleges and divisions. Previous experience with proposal writing, project management, or research administration is helpful.
Major Responsibilities
Provide assistance in the development of proposals for sponsored research, including:

• Assist faculty and staff with proposal design and development;
• Create budgets in agency-specific formats;
• Manage electronic research administration functions;
• Ensure proposal compliance with RIT policies, sponsor guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations;
• Research, identify and disseminate information about sponsors and funding opportunities aligned with assigned divisions at RIT;
• Match fundable ideas and RIT expertise with potential sponsors;
• Facilitate teams of RIT faculty/staff and external partners to develop collaborative projects;
• Review and edit proposals to ensure overall excellence in all documents.

Department/College Description
The Research Administrator is part of the Sponsored Research Services office. This office provides critical assistance to faculty and staff at RIT. More information about can be found at http://www.research.rit.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications

• 1-2 years higher education or related experience required
• Experience with proposal development, budgeting, research administration, and/or grant writing is helpful
• Strong reading, writing, computing, and interpersonal communication skills required

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 118A
How to Apply
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
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