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Development Specialist II or III
Req No. 2021-12643
Type: Full time Central Staff
Salary Range: $5,459 - $6,300/month
Dept: Sponsored Research Development
Close Date: Open until filled
Overview
The function of the Sponsored Research Development (SRD) unit is to assist faculty and staff in the development and submission of proposals for sponsored research and educational projects. It is the "pre‐award" unit of the research foundation and the office faculty should contact once a sponsor has been identified and a proposal is being developed. Sponsored research development staff can assist faculty with interpreting guidelines and sponsor submission requirements, contacting potential sponsors, preparing budgets, completing application forms, obtaining university approvals, electronic submission of proposals, facilitating compliance items, and assisting with follow‐up and other pre‐award needs. In fiscal year 2021, the office helped faculty submit over 1,200 proposals to federal, state, local, corporate, and foundation sponsors. Over 720 awards were received amounting to over $140 million. There are thirteen employees in SRD: eight development specialists, two managers, an analyst and a technician, and the director of the department.
Responsibilities
The Development Specialist (DS) is responsible for assisting faculty with pre-award services, particularly with the development and submission of proposals for research, educational, and other sponsored projects. Responsibilities include interpreting guidelines for funding opportunities and applying these in proposal development & submission; developing and revising budgets for proposals using a variety of regulations, terms and conditions; assisting faculty with obtaining approvals for proposal submissions; advising and providing guidance to faculty in proposal development and submission procedures; and maintaining proposal information once submitted to agencies and to take action when necessary. The position has direct responsibility of an assigned workload, to include a variety of proposal submissions to several sponsor agencies. Job responsibilities will focus on technical and analytical aspects of the job, including fiscal and regulatory compliance issues. The DS will work on a variety of issues where analysis of data or solutions requires an evaluation of intangible factors and exercising judgment in developing methods and evaluating criteria for achieved results.
Responsible for but not limited to:
- Assisting faculty with processing and submission of research and educational proposals
- Processing and submitting proposals
- Award proposals
- Preparing reports and publications
- Providing outreach and promotional activities
- Professional development
Qualifications
DEVELOMENT SPECIALIST II (DS2)
Required Experience/Education – DS2
- Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of progressive responsibility in Pre-Award, Research Administration or related field.
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre- or post-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
DEVELOMENT SPECIALIST III (DS3)
Required Experience/Education – DS3
- Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of progressive responsibility in Pre-Award, research administration or related field.
- Three to five yearsof related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration with a focus on pre/post award activities.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience using electronic research administration and submission systems
- Previous experience working with regulations and policies related to research administration
- Previous experience with post-award processes
- Previous experience with Banner, Nolijweb, Sharepoint (or other related electronic systems)
- Previous experience working in research administration in pre-or post-award capacity
Benefits
SDSURF believes employees are an important and valuable resource and offers an excellent benefits package that includes:
¨ Retirement
¨ Life Insurance
¨ Disability Insurance
¨ Pre-tax Investments
¨ Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
¨ Vacation Days
¨ 13 Paid Holidays and Personal Holiday
¨ Sick Leave Days
Due to COVID-19, this position is primarily virtual, requiring telework. The applicant will need to live within a commutable distance to San Diego State University for periodic in-person meetings. A background check (including a criminal records check and fingerprint-Livescan clearance) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation. San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
Apply online at: https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/12643/development-specialist-1%2c-2%2c-or-3/job
Jennie Amison
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Director, Sponsored Research Development
Phone: 619-594-4478
jamison@sdsu.edu
SDSU Research Foundation | foundation.sdsu.edu
5250 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1930
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[Jennie] [Amison]
[Director, Sponsored Research Development]
[San Diego State University Research Foundation]
[San Diego] [CA]
[
jamison@sdsu.edu]
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