Assistant Director for Proposal Management Job at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28607

Posting Details

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Location
Boone, NC

Faculty Rank
No

Provide Rank
N/A

Position Number
082171

Department
Office of Research - 282000

Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-4 years of research administration experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of federal sponsors, programs, governance, and electronic systems.
  • Experience with electronic research administration systems and software.
  • Proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets) & eRA systems.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree with five or more years of research administration experience with a broad range of sponsors.
  • CRA
  • Knowledge of research compliance issues and regulations.
  • Knowledge of University and state research guidelines and regulations.
  • Leadership and management experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Assistant Director for Proposal Management (ADPM) is to manage the flow of proposal submission and review in support of the strategic unit/Office of Research/Institutional goals and measures.

This individual reports to the director of Sponsored Programs, who reports to the Vice Provost for Research.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Manages the internal flow of proposal processes before submission.
  • Works with faculty and staff to submit proposals.
  • Provides consultation and technical assistance in sponsored project proposal development and submission.
  • Assists with the management of award and post-award actions/processes.
  • Mentors colleagues and assists with the development of electronic tools and resources.
  • May assist the director and the associate director in providing oversight for large, complex proposals with various federal, state, corporate, private, and non-profit sponsors.
  • Collaborates in the planning and delivery of SP workshop offerings and may take the lead on important SP initiatives.
  • Engages in professional development activities to assist with the provision of cutting-edge services.

Type of Position
Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type
1.0

Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. At times this employee will be expected to work evenings or weekends to accommodate proposal submissions or special programs/training sessions. Schedule adjustments will be made with the director of Sponsored Programs.

Number of Hours Per Week
40

Number of Months Per Year
12

Mandatory Staff
No

Suggested Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of professional position within university office area.

Work for this office requires a predominance of computer workstation use. Thus applicants must be able to spend long periods of time at a workstation. Other tasks are performed in an office setting, which requires the ability to perform normal office functions such as telephone communications, filing, etc. It may, however, include light lifting, etc. to store office supplies or to prepare for training programs or special projects that require delivery of materials or movement of tables, chairs or other light furniture. This person must be able to move around campus to meet with clients and lead training programs.

All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date
02/24/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins
03/21/2023

Proposed Date of Hire
04/14/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of 3-5 references and Contact Information

Search Chair Name
Charna Howson

Search Chair Email
howsonck@appstate.edu

Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
mcgowanwj1@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at issso@appstate.edu

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/38850

Posting Number
201501115P



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