Khoury College of Computer Sciences Research Development Specialist

About the Opportunity

About Northeastern:

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

Our locations—in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.

Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs— in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

About the Opportunity:

The Research Development Specialist (RDS) helps manage, coordinate and implement a suite of programs and services designed to increase the competitiveness of proposals submitted for intramural and extramural funding. Specific on-the-job training and mentoring is provided to allow the RDS to develop a deep knowledge of computer science and interdisciplinary research programs. The RDS will participate in the expansion of existing programs and the development of new initiatives. The RDS develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and non-federal extramural sponsor priorities in support of faculty project development efforts, with a focus on facilitating and supporting Khoury College’s growing research enterprise. Advised by their supervisor, the RDS offers proposal development support for single investigator proposals.

Responsibilities:

Funding opportunity curation and dissemination

Support the Director and faculty in the identification of funding opportunities; by actively monitoring the federal funding landscape to identify new areas of opportunity and disseminating opportunities to faculty.

Event planning and logistics

The RD team organizes multiple research-related events (including research seminars, workshops, committee meetings, and network-wide virtual events), both in person and virtually. The RDS will manage the event planning logistics, assist in ground support for events, communicate to participants and other stakeholders.

Single investigator support

Implement and manage a suite of programs and services geared to increase the competitiveness of proposals for extramural funding; facilitate networking, proposal planning and coordination. Develop a comprehensive understanding of Khoury’s research capabilities and strengths and connect researchers with funding opportunities and research resources.

Supporting RD team initiatives

Supports procedures and infrastructure for promoting research and scholarly development across the College, facilitate strategic planning, convene forums, and conduct data analysis. Supports the Research and Awards Committee and other working groups and committees to help identify and develop resources that support research and increase public awareness of Khoury College research excellence. Manages the Khoury Research Development Sharepoint site and updates content.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the research enterprise as gained through the pursuit of an undergraduate degree (social sciences, physical sciences, or engineering preferred) and through three years of experience in research development, research administration, research communications, or public administration. Equivalent experience in unrelated areas will be considered.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to seek and synthesize information, communicate compellingly, and demonstrate technical writing and editing skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and activities, with flexibility to manage the addition or reprioritization of projects and to request guidance as needed.
• Comfort with regular interactions with senior administration, faculty, staff, students and the community.
• Strong ability to work in team-based environment to achieve common goals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise independent judgment, display tact and sensitivity, and be solutions-driven.

Additional Information:
 

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .