Grants Development & Outreach Lead

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is seeking a Proposal Development Specialist and Outreach Coordinator to support faculty research, grant development, and institutional outreach. This is a full-time, grant-funded position anticipated for four years.

The Coordinator will work under the direction of the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs and collaborate with faculty, university offices, and partner institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and external partners.
• Basic budgeting, financial tracking and reporting knowledge.
• Proficiency with standard office tools and electronic communication.
• Ability to identify and communicate funding opportunities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and share federal, state, foundation, and industry funding opportunities with faculty and departments.
• Assist faculty with developing competitive grant proposals, including collaborative and multi-institutional proposals.
• Coordinate grant writing workshops, webinars, training sessions, and other proposal development activities.
• Provide targeted grant development assistance to early-career faculty and faculty new to grantsmanship.
• Support faculty during pre-award and post-award activities.
• Assist with internal and external seed funding applications and other research development programs.
• Track project budgets, expenditures, fiscal reporting, and cost-share commitments.
• Coordinate with the jurisdiction-wide PDT and university partners.
• Support RCR training and promote access to research resources, including the OCFN.
• Help develop partnerships with regional and statewide research institutions.
• Maintain grant-related communications, records, reports, and outreach materials.
• Assist in grant transition from Pre to Post award.
• Perform other duties related to the successful implementation of NSU's research development goals.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organization

Project management

Multitasking

Collaboration

Budgeting basics

Office tools

Funding opportunities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is seeking a Proposal Development Specialist and Outreach Coordinator to support faculty research, grant development, and institutional outreach. This is a full-time, grant-funded position anticipated for four years.

The Coordinator will work under the direction of the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs and collaborate with faculty, university offices, and partner institutions.