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Job Title

Research Development Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Autonomy Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Research Development Officer, under direction, for the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) will facilitate team interactions and progress for large, center-level proposal efforts. Identifies funding sources and solicitations, builds and organizes research teams to target such funding, and synthesizes research concepts to develop competitive proposals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research: 60%

+ Support the leadership of the Autonomous Research Institute (ARI) in developing and implementing short-term and long-term strategies and programs that align with the ARI research goals and initiatives

+ Support all stages of proposal development, including analyzing funding announcements, translating research and program concepts into specific and competitive

+ Write proposal narratives for external funding; consulting with other ARI staff and University faculty in the preparation of proposals; drafting non-technical portions of proposals

+ Coordinating resources and personnel to help ARI develop highly competitive research proposals, developing project timelines and identifying and compiling proposal components

+ Manage projects that include complex multi-PI proposal preparation; editing and critiquing proposal drafts; reviewing proposals not funded to develop re-submissions, etc.

+ Develops a comprehensive understanding of the research capabilities of Applied Autonomous Systems and other disciplines and how they align with university research priorities

+ Supports strategic planning efforts of proposal teams, including logistics, alignment to solicitation and agency guidelines, and coordination of internal and external review teams that may include contracted specialists and experts

+ Develops tools and guidance documents related to proposal development and checklists for solicitation components

+ Provides support in proposal narrative development, review, consolidation, and editing

+ Networks with various offices and organizations on- and off-campus in support of proposal development

+ Facilitates planning and linkages with existing funded projects or research efforts, including smaller proposal efforts, that will complement or could be leveraged to the larger proposal effort

Administration: 35%

+ Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data

+ Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results

+ Evaluates and summarizes results

+ Supervises undergraduate and/or graduate students involved in research development

+ Prepares reports for Executive Director and other directors

+ Creates and updates documents with potential grants or proposals

+ Maintains calendar of milestones and key dates

Other: 5%

+ Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Three (3) years of experience securing federal funding through proposal development with experience in NSF funding requests for large proposals and experience writing on scientific topics

+ Additional education/experience may be used as a substitute for the minimum education/experience requirement:

+ Associate’s degree and Five (5) years of experience securing federal funding through proposal development with experience in NSF funding requests for large proposals and experience writing on scientific topics, OR

+ Master’s degree and One (1) year of experience securing federal funding through proposal development with experience in NSF funding requests for large proposals and experience writing on scientific topics

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

+ High level of articulation and professionalism

+ Exceptional attention to detail

+ Critical thinking and proactive problem solving

+ Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement

+ Ability to either work in a team environment or independently with minimal guidance (self-motivated)

+ Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time effectively

+ Advanced organizational planning and problem-solving skills

+ Technical writing skills

+ Knowledge of the grant research tools

+ Understanding of a broad spectrum of research designs, methodology, and scope

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Doctoral degree

+ Seven (7) years of experience in grant writing, securing federal funding through proposal development with experience in NSF funding requests for large proposals, and experience writing on scientific topics

+ Experience with grant/proposal researching

+ Advanced skills in Smartsheet.

+ Experience in Unmanned Systems or Applied Autonomous Systems

+ Knowledge of the grant research tools

+ Experience with federal agencies

+ Experience in serving on grant review panels

+ Experience in grant writing consultation

SALARY: Up to $6,250.00 Monthly ($75,000.00 Annual, Approximately)

+ NOTE: Salary commensurate upon education/experience. This position is eligible for in-person/hybrid/fully remote flexible work arrangements.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE: (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

+ Medical

+ $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

+ Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

+ Employee and Spouse

+ Employee and Children

+ Employee and Family coverage

+ Dental & Vision

+ Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/dual-career-partner/index.php)

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.php)

+ Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

+ Public Loan Forgiveness

+ Book scholarships

+ 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php) :

+ Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php) :

+ 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

+ 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

+ 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

+ 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.