Proposal Manager, Research Development and Administration

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Serve as a Project Manager for developing, prioritizing, and executing project plans for the development of a suite of small-large research proposals. Responsibilities include coordinating proposal development resources required, monitoring progress and performance against the proposal development plan, identifying and resolving problems and minimizing delays.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Responsibilities*

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in defining, developing and managing project plans for the creation of strategic research proposals led by the College of Engineering (e.g., NSF ERC; NSF STC; DoE EFRC; DoD MURI, NSF Career and Young Investigator, etc.)
• Act as a college level resource for College and Department Research Administration staff to assist as necessary in proposal preparation and submission, including but not limited to: basic editing, graphics coordination, proposal and submission management, budget development, template creation, and outreach coordination with University and external organizations / institutions
• Coordinate with the project team to develop timelines, consistency in documents, schedule meetings, proposal deliverables, etc.
• Coordinate with the Research Dev team to select, in partnership with the faculty, external contractors to support the proposal development process as needed
• Work with the Dir. Research Dev and the Assistant Dir. Research Dev to define and manage a calendar of strategic research opportunities to enable advance planning and development of research proposals
• Coordinate with the College of Engineering's ongoing programs of corporate, foundation and government engagement as appropriate to enhance the quality and competitiveness of research proposal submissions
• Coordinate across University Colleges, Units and Centers to enhance the quality of research proposals
• Communicate with and support of research administrative staff and leadership

Related Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of college faculty and research interests, capabilities and activities
• Maintain knowledge of current technology and research needs of industry, foundations and government
• Assist with review sessions for proposals
• Assist with development and maintenance of the COE research development internal communications strategy

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of project management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written skills
• Ability to set priorities and effectively manage a proposal team
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to meet changing priorities
• Fluency with computer software (spreadsheet, word processing, PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with federal government research priorities
• Experience working with faculty in the sciences or engineering
• Experience in sponsored research contracting
• Knowledge of University of Michigan practices and systems
• Experience with the priorities and faculty of the College of Engineering
• Graduate degree

Work Locations

The Michigan Engineering Office of Research operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a FLEX position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working on campus 3 days per week and working remotely the rest of the week. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/

Additional Information

A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.