Title
Specialist, Proposal Development Position Type
Fulltime Staff Search Type
External - minimum 7 days Department
39R000 - Graduate Education & Research Admin Division
2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location
Richmond Campus Driver Classification
Non-Driver FLSA
Exempt Schedule Type
Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Additional Schedule Details
May be required to work outside normal business hours to meet the needs of the department and external deadlines Posted Salary Grade
Exempt - G21 Retirement
KTRS Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Proposal Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and sharing funding opportunities; providing proposal development support, training, and technical assistance to University faculty and staff; responding to pre-award administrative requests; reviewing and processing awards; and completing special projects as assigned to meet the needs of the Sponsored Programs office. The position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, skills in using Microsoft Excel for budget-related tasks, and familiarity with Federal regulations for grant compliance. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience: One year experience required. Experience in Grant Management and Budgeting preferred. Preferred Qualifications
None provided. Job Duties
60% - Provides proposal development support, training, and technical assistance to University faculty and staff to ensure that proposals are in compliance with application guidelines prior to submission; assists project directors in developing proposal budgets; routes proposals for internal approvals; submits proposals to external funding agencies; functions as a liaison with external sponsoring agencies for pre-award issues - (Essential) 15% - Identifies, evaluates, and shares funding opportunities; maintains database of University faculty and staff interests for funding opportunity matching - (Essential) 15% - Responds to pre-award administrative requests; reviews and processes awards - (Essential) 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned - (Essential) Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Funding Source
Institutional Open Until Filled
Yes Special Instructions
None provided. EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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Specialist, Proposal Development Position Type
Fulltime Staff Search Type
External - minimum 7 days Department
39R000 - Graduate Education & Research Admin Division
2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location
Richmond Campus Driver Classification
Non-Driver FLSA
Exempt Schedule Type
Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Additional Schedule Details
May be required to work outside normal business hours to meet the needs of the department and external deadlines Posted Salary Grade
Exempt - G21 Retirement
KTRS Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Proposal Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and sharing funding opportunities; providing proposal development support, training, and technical assistance to University faculty and staff; responding to pre-award administrative requests; reviewing and processing awards; and completing special projects as assigned to meet the needs of the Sponsored Programs office. The position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, skills in using Microsoft Excel for budget-related tasks, and familiarity with Federal regulations for grant compliance. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience: One year experience required. Experience in Grant Management and Budgeting preferred. Preferred Qualifications
None provided. Job Duties
60% - Provides proposal development support, training, and technical assistance to University faculty and staff to ensure that proposals are in compliance with application guidelines prior to submission; assists project directors in developing proposal budgets; routes proposals for internal approvals; submits proposals to external funding agencies; functions as a liaison with external sponsoring agencies for pre-award issues - (Essential) 15% - Identifies, evaluates, and shares funding opportunities; maintains database of University faculty and staff interests for funding opportunity matching - (Essential) 15% - Responds to pre-award administrative requests; reviews and processes awards - (Essential) 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned - (Essential) Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Funding Source
Institutional Open Until Filled
Yes Special Instructions
None provided. EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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