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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: International Studies And Programs
Department: International Studies And Programs Dean 10054474
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Administrative/Business/Professional, Financial/Accounting, Research/Scientific, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title
Proposal & Capacity Strengthening Admin
Position Summary
The Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) is seeking an experienced, organized, enthusiastic, energetic and results-oriented professional, who has an understanding of and appreciation for working in Africa, possess a consistent level of excellent communication skills, while being able to balance a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment to join its MSU-based team as a Proposal and Capacity Strengthening Administrator. This is a full-time (100%), fixed term, 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal. ISP is currently operating under a hybrid modality structure, with staff working three days in person and two days remotely.
About the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP)
The AAP is a consortium of 10 leading African universities, a regional Think Tank network and Michigan State University (MSU). It was established by MSU in May 2016 to address today’s global challenges in a way that is sustainable, effective, and equitable. The vision of the AAP is to transform lives through co-created, research-driven initiatives that address shared challenges, and the mission is to initiate and support innovative, sustainable and equitable partnerships among African institutions, MSU and other collaborators. After a successful 5-year period of supporting new and innovative partnership development, AAP now requires a professional to coordinate its proposals and capacity development efforts with faculty in the AAP consortium.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will coordinate proposal and capacity development collaborative efforts indicated below to support MSU and African faculty in the AAP consortium in the seven AAP priority areas with gender and inclusion as cross cutting, including other duties for the AAP on projects as needed:
Faculty Teams Proposal Development
Capacity building and partnership development
AAP Programming
The International Studies and Programs (ISP) at Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence by creating and sustaining an accessible and inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The ISP is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in business administration, finance, or a relevant research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in proposal and budget development for foundation and government funding agencies such as USAID, Dept of State, NSF; and capacity development for international research, research administration including the area of pre-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires completion of Essentials of Research Administration (MSU Certificate) or equivalent within one year of hire.
Desired Qualifications
- Masters degree program in a relevant research-related field
- International research experience in East, West and/or Southern Africa
- Strong writing and proof-reading skills
- Prior experience with Kuali-Coeus system
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences, particularly internationally
- Demonstrated knowledge of the priorities and best practices for preparing proposals for consideration by external funders as well as external funders rules and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on and complete assigned tasks with specific deadlines including multi-tasking
- Demonstrated experience with virtual environments, project implementation and coordination
- Experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
- Ability to respond effectively to changes in priorities on projects and activities
- Ability to travel in-state, out-of-state and internationally
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and letter of interest
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Website
HTTPS://AAP.ISP.MSU.EDU/
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends May 21, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.
Advertised:May 15, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Jun 17, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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