Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Grant Opportunity Specialist

Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

Manage the university’s centralized processes for internal funding opportunities, federal limited competitions, and prestigious nominations. As a member of the Research Development team, identify and communicate these funding and prestigious nomination opportunities to the University of Vermont research community, using available funding database and communication platforms. Responsible for: identifying and communicating with campus about other relevant funding opportunities through development and management of automated funding opportunity newsletters; training the campus research community in the use of funding database resources; and communicating research development resources and events via newsletters or the Research Development website.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2-4 years’ related experience required. Experience in a research support role (research development, proposal development, research administration, conducting research)

As well as:

Ability to work professionally as part of a broader research development team that may include faculty, staff, and senior administrators required.

Proficiency with Office 365, word processing software, various communication platforms.

Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to quickly become familiar with complex subject matter in a wide variety of academic disciplines, as well as the missions and priorities of a wide range of funders.

Desirable Qualifications

MS degree and three to five years of proposal and/or research development or project management experience. Experience with website maintenance (Drupal). Experience with electronic research systems/funding databases (e.g., UVM Click, InfoReady Review, Pivot-RP). Familiarity with the grant application and development process

Anticipated Pay Range 52,000-56,000/year

Other Information

Application review will begin July 8th and applications are encouraged by this date.

Flexibility is available regarding position location: on campus, hybrid, or fully remote.

Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 06/11/2024

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title Process Coordinator

Posting Number S5117PO

Department Research Development/30680

Position Number 007362

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term 12

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• American Alliance of Museums

• American Association for Affirmative Action

• BostonWorks

• Burlington Free Press

• CareerBuilder

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• Community Organization (Please specify below)

• Consortium of Higher Ed LGBT Resource Professionals

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• Department of Labor

• Diverse Issues in Higher Education

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• Facebook

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• HBCU

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• HigherEdJobs

• Hispanic Outlook

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• Job Central

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• JobsinVT

• LatPro

• LinkedIn

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• Monster

• NAFSA: Association of International Educators

• NACUBO

• NCAA Job Market

• NEACAC

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• Vermont JobLink

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• Vermont Library Association

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  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  Optional Documents