Grant-Funded Research Development Associate — Proposals

Spelman College (Old); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spelman College is seeking a Research Development Associate (grant-funded) to coordinate the NSF-funded AUC-GRANTED project’s proposal pre-review and training program. The RDA will manage workshops, develop guidance materials for faculty across the Atlanta University Center, and build internal/external partnerships.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in research administration, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years in research admin or project management.
• Background in research development preferred.
• Strong organizational, budgeting, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the AUC-GRANTED Proposal Pre-Review Service usage and promotion.
• Develop short and long-term goals for research development services.
• Analyze federal funding priorities to position Spelman researchers.
• Collaborate with college offices to manage activities.
• Create trainings and tools to improve faculty grants skills.
• Maintain a database of faculty and staff using services.
• Lead networking events to connect researchers with external partners.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office proficiency

Spreadsheet/data skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Spelman College is seeking a Research Development Associate (grant-funded) to coordinate the NSF-funded AUC-GRANTED project’s proposal pre-review and training program. The RDA will manage workshops, develop guidance materials for faculty across the Atlanta University Center, and build internal/external partnerships.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in research administration, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems.