Veterinary Research & Grants Project Specialist

CSU Veterinary Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CSUVDL) in Fort Collins, Colorado is hiring for a part-time Administrative Professional position (20 hours/week). The role supports grant-funded research and diverse project management activities within CSUVDL.

The successful candidate will have a DVM, at least 2 years in veterinary medicine and 2 years in project management, with experience in grant-funded research projects.

Qualifications

• DVM degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in veterinary medicine.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in project management.
• Experience working on grant-funded research projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue and manage external funding opportunities for CSU VDL, including USDA NAHLN and NADPRP Farm Bill funding.
• Manage pre-award and post-award phases, including proposal development and submission, organizing and communicating project activities, ensuring delivery of project outcomes and appropriately managing finances.
• Independently troubleshoot, problem solve and manage issues related to priority, project contributors, including conflict resolution and other issues impacting success if necessary.
• Manage operational projects for the VDL, including developing goals and deliverables, organizing personnel and inputs, and building consensus among stakeholders.
• Develop interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders while managing projects.
• Organize project plans and schedules and coordinate information distribution relative to the projects.
• Provide strong data management, objective assessment, critical thinking and communications skills to all projects.

Skills

Project management

Grant-funded research

Veterinary medicine experience

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CSUVDL) in Fort Collins, Colorado is hiring for a part-time Administrative Professional position (20 hours/week). The role supports grant-funded research and diverse project management activities within CSUVDL.

The successful candidate will have a DVM, at least 2 years in veterinary medicine and 2 years in project management, with experience in grant-funded research projects.