Grants & Research Programs Development Lead

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Manager, Research Program Development & Grant in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. You will oversee daily operations to promote, identify, develop, and manage externally funded grants and contracts supporting the college's research mission.

You will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives, oversee proposal submissions, and provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in research development, contract & grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.
• U.S. Citizen is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead research administration support services within the College of Engineering, assisting faculty in securing external funding and advancing strategic research initiatives.
• Serve as the primary reviewer and approver for proposal submissions, working closely with the Director to optimize operations and service delivery.
• Provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award support, including funding identification, proposal development, compliance guidance, award management, reporting, and award closeout.
• Train, mentor, and supervise research administration personnel and student employees in proposal development, electronic research administration systems, internal processes, sponsor requirements, and award management.
• Collaborate with the Director on strategic initiatives to enhance research administration services and strengthen external funding outcomes.
• Perform additional activities and special projects that support research priorities, research productivity, and external funding growth.
• Lead communications and reporting activities, including oversight of research support communications, funding announcements, and other resources that promote faculty engagement and proposal competitiveness.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Research administration

Contract & grant management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Manager, Research Program Development & Grant in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. You will oversee daily operations to promote, identify, develop, and manage externally funded grants and contracts supporting the college's research mission.

You will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives, oversee proposal submissions, and provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award support.