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Home        Find A Job       Directory       Health Tips          Home Invites Members Groups Events Careers Videos News Photos Blogs Polls Chat Home > Career Center > Job Seekers > Job Search Job Title: Research Development Manager Company Name: WiSys Location: Madison, WI United States Position Type: Full Time Post Date: 09/03/2024 Expire Date: 11/03/2024 Job Categories: Other / General Job Description Research Development Manager We are seeking a collaborative team member to partner with faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin – System regional campuses and lead the strategy and initiatives that support building capacity for research and scholarly activities in collaboration with the campus Sponsored Programs offices. The WiSys Research Development (RD) Manager enables WiSys’ mission by identifying new research funding opportunities, counseling faculty and staff on proposal preparation, and providing programs to help with grant seeking. In addition to overseeing the department, the Manager of RD will act as the WiSys Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) for WiSys grants. In 2023, a WiSys-led coalition won a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines Development Award (https://www.wisys.org/news-media/wisys-led-partnership-wins-1-million-nsf-grant-to-make-wisconsin-a-global-leader-in-sustainable-ag). This position will assist WiSys in managing the lifecycle of this award, a follow-on Engine grant submission, and other grants from proposal submission and award to post-award administration. This role has the following key responsibilities: • Provide strategic input into the evaluation of existing and new programs to support grant seeking activities aligned with institution and faculty needs and WiSys’ mission. • Promote and recruit participants from partner campuses for various RD programs which may include in-person and virtual research development seminars, workshops, and guidance materials to train faculty in grant writing. • Develop contacts with relevant funding agencies and identify collaborative funding opportunities. Coordinate multi-institution proposals led by WiSys or other campuses. • Execute activities related to WiSys proposal submission, contract negotiation, and award setup for federal and state grants. Work in collaboration with WiSys’ finance group to establish and maintain a federally negotiated indirect cost (IDC) rate for WiSys grant submissions. • Serve as an internal resource for WiSys on research administration operational policies and procedures including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance. You’ll enjoy this role if you like to: • Build collaborations and partnership with university administrators and faculty • Share your familiarity and knowledge of pre- and post-award administration as well as federal granting agency policies and procedures with university and internal partners • Prioritize and manage projects including taking initiative and working collaborating to solve problems and resolve concerns Qualifications & Requirements You’ll be off to a great start if you demonstrate: • Experience with both pre- and post-award research administration activities, ideally at least three years of experience in pre-award, research administration, and/or in the public service/non-profit sector, working on grants. Experience with instruction or training considered a plus • Familiarity with federal granting agency policies and procedures, including research compliance requirements such as IRB review and conflict of interest matters • Familiarity with university accounting policies and procedures, including purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and cost transfers • Experience with proposal submission and award management guidelines set forth by federal funding agencies (particularly, NSF) • Proven ability to communicate and build rapport with university administrators and faculty • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentations skills • Accountability to follow through on commitments, strong organizational and project management skills, and ability to manage sensitive and financial information with confidentiality • High level of accuracy and attention to detail and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, web and electronic communications technologies • Bachelor’s degree with advance degree preferred Share | Contact Information Company Name: WiSys Contact Email: hr@wisys.org Website: https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/WiSys.careers?ShowJob=671223616 Company Description: WiSys main office is located in Madison, Wisconsin. We are open to flexible and hybrid work arrangements and provide an inclusive and accessible work environment. This position requires quarterly travel to various UW System campuses. Our values are collaboration, client focus, engagement, work-life balance, enthusiasm for innovation & research, and productivity. WiSys supports and promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits information can be found here: https://www.wisys.org/about-us/careers WiSys works hand-in-hand with innovators, researchers and students to facilitate cutting-edge research programs, identify, protect, develop and commercialize discoveries emanating from the research base as well as foster a spirit of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking on the campuses it serves. WiSys Research Development provides strategic, capacity-building activities designed to assist faculty and staff from any discipline in their pursuit of external funding to support creative and innovative research and scholarship. WiSys coordinates several annual events geared toward innovation, research, and enhancing the student experience. WiSys also coordinates the WiSys VentureHome® program - a network of startup hubs that bring together statewide resources with community initiatives to provide local entrepreneurs access to a full menu of startup resources in their community. Please visit www.wisys.org and www.wisys.org/about-us/wisys-research-development to learn more. Apply Now | Forward Job to a Friend | More Jobs From This Employer Featured Opportunities! 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