Senior Research Management Specialist

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Senior Research Management Specialist to support the VP Research & Economic Dev. The role emphasizes program coordination, data collection, and effective collaboration across researchers and administrative units.

Hybrid work arrangements are available; on-campus presence is required at UND Grand Forks. This exempt, full-time position focuses on enhancing research productivity and coordinating internal funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with coordinating complex programs and projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate internal reviews for limited competitions and funding opportunities.
• Collect and analyze data on progress and outcomes of research activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with researchers to promote collaboration and identify opportunities.
• Assist in developing timelines, deliverables and workplans for new initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Research Management Specialist

• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

• VP Research & Economic Dev

• Hybrid
• Program Coordination
• Project Management
• Research

• Full-time Staff

• Closing on: Oct 29 2026

Salary/Position Classification

• $66,100 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes
  • This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered and would require working from campus office based on the needs of the position.

Purpose of Position

The Senior Research Management Specialist will support the Associate Vice President for Research and Discovery Development in developing and implementing programs and initiatives designed to enhance the research productivity of faculty and staff of the University. This will include supporting the creation and implementation of special projects and initiatives, coordinating internal University reviews for limited competitions and internal funding opportunities, coordinating collection of data on the progress and outcomes of research and discovery activities and programs, and supporting scholarly collaboration and dissemination of funding opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of special projects and initiatives
  • Support logistics for existing programs, including the Early Career Scholars Program, the Grand Challenges initiative, and EPSCoR initiatives.
  • Implement and manage program goals, including evaluation and reporting.
  • Ensure timely and effective completion of project objectives.
  • Provide logistical support for events and programs.
• Coordinate internal University reviews for limited competitions and internal funding opportunities
  • Disseminate calls for applications for limited competition opportunities, receive applications, and coordinate review meetings.
  • Disseminate calls for proposals for internal funding opportunities, receive applications, coordinate review meetings, and support awarding and monitoring of funds
• Coordinate collection of data on the progress and outcomes of research and discovery activities and programs
  • Support the creation of evaluation surveys for activities and programs
  • Support collection, entry, and analysis of evaluation data
  • Support the creation of reports and presentations
  • Assemble research and discovery-related data from multiple sources (e.g., number of submissions, success rates, amounts of funding)
• Support scholarly collaboration and disseminate funding opportunities of strategic relevance to UND
  • Develop and manage relationships with researchers to facilitate collaboration and support research initiatives
  • Regularly monitor funding opportunities from federal, state, and foundation sources
  • Disseminate funding opportunities to faculty matched on their expertise and interest
  • Support the identification, formation, and operations of multi-investigator teams preparing large proposals
  • Convene and coordinate research interest groups
  • Develop and coordinate resources and tools to promote collaboration and connect researchers with potential collaborators
  • Maintain faculty expertise database and other collaboration and networking tools
• Support the creation and implementation of new strategic research and development initiatives
  • Provide assistance in developing new initiatives, including identifying comparable programs at other institutions and investigating relevant policies at UND and NDUS.
  • Develop workplans, timelines, and deliverables for new programs.
  • Assist with project management of new strategic initiatives

Required Competencies

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High-level management and leadership skills
• Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Risk management
• Cost control and budgeting skills
• Teamwork and motivational skills
• Organizational and multitasking skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of experience in project management and/or support.
• Experience leading a team
• Experience creating and presenting reports and managing deliverables
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in academic settings.
• Experience organizing and tracking programmatic data.
• Experience writing programmatic reports.
• Experience with budget management
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PgMP, PMI, MSP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)