Proposal Manager I

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Job Description Summary
Miami University is committed to providing a premier educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students across an array of disciplines. In support of this educational mission, the Office of Research and Innovation is expanding services for faculty, staff, and students engaged in the pursuit of grants and contracts. As a part of that expansion, the individual in this role will assist in research administration. We welcome applicants ready to join a collaborative team in support of Miami’s mission of excellence in education and look forward to your application.

Essential Duties

• Communicate with principal investigators regarding timelines, feedback, and progress monitoring
• Assist principal investigators with various aspects of grant proposal planning, preparation, and submission of external grant proposals.
• Navigate a wide variety of proposal submission systems
• Develop and/or review budgets; approve budgets; and enter into required forms
• Ensure proposal compliance with sponsor, university, and other relevant guidance
• Initiate and review Cayuse records for internal routing and approval
• Gather institutional data and other information needed for proposals
• Complete and/or review forms required for proposal submission
• Serve as final approver for proposal submission using checklists to ensure compliance
• Participate in the coordination, development and delivery of educational workshops and other events
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year research administration

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Required Application Documents

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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