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SUNY Geneseo Proposal Developer/Sponsored Research Associate in Geneseo, New York
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should provide a cover letter, current resume/CV, and a writing sample. Additionally, be prepared to provide contact information for three references, one of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interviews.
For full consideration, please apply by July 21, 2024.
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Position Information
Campus Title Proposal Developer/Sponsored Research Associate
Department Sponsored Research
Position Summary
SUNY Geneseo invites applications for the position of Proposal Developer/Sponsored Research Associate. The Proposal Developer/Sponsored Research Associate will support the College by working with faculty and staff members on the development, writing/editing, and submission of competitive proposals to external sponsors. This includes identification of funding opportunities using various grant databases, sponsor websites, and other sources and communicating this information to interested faculty and staff. The Proposal Developer/Sponsored Research Associate will provide editing suggestions to faculty and staff members submitting proposals, develop proposal budgets, complete form pages, write institutional descriptions and other narrative sections as needed, prepare proposals in final format, and generally work with faculty/staff to complete proposals. Electronic submission of proposals using Grants.gov, Research.gov and other proposal submission systems is also required. The Proposal Developer/Sponsored Research Associate will also write institutional proposals and will offer periodic workshops on grants writing and funding opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree by time of appointment
Three years of comparable/related professional experience
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or doctoral degree
Certified Research Administrator ( CRA ) or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator ( CPRA ) designation
Experience in a pre-award office in a university or other research institution working one-on-one with faculty and staff in proposal and budget development
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and agency regulations pertaining to university grants (e.g. 2 CFR Part 200)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Experience developing and conducting workshops
Significant experience with submission of applications through Grants.gov, Research.gov, and other submission systems.
License/Certification
Other Skills Required
Supervision Received
The Proposal Developer/Sponsored Research Associate reports to the Director of Sponsored Research.
Supervision Exercised
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S362
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled 00220
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
Job Posting Date 06/24/2024
Apply By 07/21/2024
Job Posting Closed Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary Commensurate with experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should provide a cover letter, current resume/CV, and a writing sample. Additionally, be prepared to provide contact information for three references, one of whom must be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interviews.
For full consideration, please apply by July 21, 2024.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual.
- Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities.
- Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage Of Time 15%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Find sources of grant, contract, and fellowships to support faculty, staff, and institutional needs and communicate this information:
Become familiar with the interests and needs of faculty and staff seeking grants by meeting with faculty and staff members in groups or individually to explore funding needs and plans, and by serving as first contact for faculty and staff members seeking external funding.
Stay apprised of general trends and specific opportunities on public and private external funding using appropriate news sources, databases, and professional development opportunities.
Conduct funding searches for specific needs using SPIN , Foundation Center Online, Grants.gov, and other sponsor websites, and communicate results to faculty and staff members.
Promote the use of the SPIN funding database across campus.
Percentage Of Time 35%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Assist faculty and staff with proposal development:
Provide guidance to faculty and staff related to required proposal contents and components.
Proofread, suggest edits, and recommend structural changes to proposal sections.
Provide sample documents and guidance and links to instructions for supplemental documents.
Conduct searches for reference materials as needed.
Percentage Of Time 15%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Develop institutional proposals:
As directed by the Provost and Director of Sponsored Research, develop and write proposals for broad-based institutional initiatives.
Work as a team member for institutional proposals developed with contracted grant writing firm (e.g. TRIO proposals, NSF S- STEM and Noyce Scholarship proposals).
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Develop proposal budgets and budget justifications:
Develop proposal budgets in compliance with SUNY , Research Foundation for SUNY , and sponsor guidelines, and prepare required budget forms and budget justifications/narratives for submission.
Percentage Of Time 15%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Edit, format, obtain administrative approvals for, and submit proposals:
Complete proposal form pages and “boilerplate” information, and finalize the proposal format.
Facilitate the internal review process of proposals and ensure that proposals are in compliance with sponsor, state, and institutional policies.
Assume signature authority for proposal submissions where appropriate.
Submit proposals using electronic proposal submission systems such as Grants.gov, Research.gov, other federal systems, and other submission systems used by NY State and private sponsors.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Develop and present workshops and assist in website maintenance:
In consultation with the Director of Sponsored Research, develop and present workshops on topics such as grants writing, sponsoring agencies or specific programs, changes to required documents, the SPIN funding database, etc.
Assist Director in maintaining the Office of Sponsored Research website.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Attend professional and sponsor meetings and workshops:
Travel regionally/nationally to attend, or virtually attend, sponsor workshops and professional conferences.
Participate in on-line webinars and training programs offered by sponsors and the Research Foundation for SUNY .
Attend and participate in on-campus meetings and events related to assigned responsibilities.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have (or will have at time of appointment) a Bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
- Do you have three years of comparable/related professional experience?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience working in a pre-award office in a university or other research institution?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Writing Sample
Optional Documents
Other Document