Director of Faculty Scholarship and Grants

LRES Corporation; Salerno; In loco; USD 75.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading university seeks a Director of Grants and Scholarship Development to enhance faculty engagement in research and funding initiatives. This role involves mentoring, proposal oversight, and collaboration with various stakeholders to advance research excellence. Applicants should hold a Master's degree and possess at least three years of relevant experience in education advancement.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in social or health sciences required.
• At least 3 years of experience in advancement or sponsored programs.
• Administrative experience with faculty on fundraising or grants.

Mansioni

• Mentor faculty and doctoral students in proposal development.
• Oversee pre-award processes and funding opportunity identification.
• Manage contracts, awards, and provide policy consultation.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proposal Development

Grants Management

Formazione

Master’s degree in social or health sciences

Doctoral degree in related social or health sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

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Director of Faculty Scholarship and Grants

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Position Title : Director of Grants and Scholarship Development

Position Number : 8101137

Job Category : University Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Exempt

Campus : Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department : SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Location Code : SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)

Duties and Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) and involves engaging the school, faculty, and doctoral students in strategic research advancement, communication of research and opportunities, and promoting collaboration and proposal support functions to enhance research and scholarship. Responsibilities include mentoring faculty and students in proposal development, promoting external funding growth, overseeing pre-award processes, developing proposal narratives and budgets, reviewing contracts, and serving as a liaison with university offices and external agencies.

• Develop and monitor workplans for funding during each academic year based on individual research agendas.
• Oversee the pre-award process, including funding opportunity identification and dissemination.
• Create and review proposal documents for compliance and quality.
• Manage contracts, awards, and sub-contracts.
• Collaborate with university offices and external agencies for grants administration and development.
• Provide policy consultation and support for sponsored projects.
• Maintain records and reports related to grants activities.
• Guide faculty and students in fellowship applications and grant opportunities.
• Mentor doctoral students and supervise research assistants.
• Lead initiatives to enhance sponsored project activities and promote a culture of integrity and excellence.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Master’s degree in social or health sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience in advancement or sponsored programs in higher education.
• Administrative experience working with faculty on fundraising or grants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in related social or health sciences.
• Five or more years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of funding agencies, proposal development, grants management, and compliance regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and innovatively.

Additional Information

No supervisory responsibilities or physical demands are noted for this position. The salary range is $75,000 to $82,928 annually. The position opens on 05 / 15 / 2025.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola is a leading Jesuit, Catholic university with a commitment to community engagement, sustainability, and research excellence. It offers a transformative, globally connected education across multiple campuses and institutes.

Application Process

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