Part-Time Grant & Research Development Specialist

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits after two years

Library access

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA passes for employees and for/

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) invites applications for a part-time Research Development Administrator to support CMS faculty in preparing competitive grant proposals and pursuing new funding opportunities. You will guide faculty through proposal processes, coordinate timelines, and manage resources to turn ideas into funded projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with departments, supervision of student staff, and optimization of research development workflows within CMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8–10 years of administrative support experience.
• Grant proposal experience and knowledge of BYU’s proposal submission processes.
• Strong budgeting, financial tracking and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent organization with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Grant Proposal Support: Prepare, review, and submit proposals with faculty.
• Funding Opportunities: Identify external funding opportunities aligned with research.
• Proposal Coordination: Manage timelines, meetings, and requirements to ensure timely submissions.
• Proposal Tracking: Track submissions and prepare annual grant activity reports.
• Process Improvement: Maintain templates and resources to streamline proposals.
• Faculty Training: Organize workshops for faculty and graduate students.
• Collaboration: Build cross-department relationships to support research efforts.
• Administrative Oversight: Supervise student employees and maintain communications.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal coordination

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Remote meeting technology

Digital documentation tools

BYU proposal submission systems

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) invites applications for a part-time Research Development Administrator to support CMS faculty in preparing competitive grant proposals and pursuing new funding opportunities. You will guide faculty through proposal processes, coordinate timelines, and manage resources to turn ideas into funded projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with departments, supervision of student staff, and optimization of research development workflows within CMS.