Research Development Specialist (71101)

Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location: NY, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400147
Department: Provost Research & Partnership
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About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Partnerships at the Office of Research and Strategic Partnership (ORSP) at Pratt Institute, the Research Development Specialist will develop and oversee Pratt's programs and resources that support faculty pursuit of external sponsors for their research. The Specialist will work with partners in schools, community groups, and external organizations to meet Pratt's strategic goals in the growth of sponsored research activity, and will work with ORSP leadership to develop those goals and track progress.
The goals of this position are to (1) foster the success of early-career faculty by helping them grow their grant-writing skills, (2) support faculty pursuing center-level funding opportunities that necessitate complex proposals featuring multiple PIs, (3) increase research funding that incorporates a multidisciplinary approach that bridges the gap between art, humanities, health, science, and engineering, (4) generate funding for operational support for Pratt's Research Yard.

Examples of Duties

• Develop and coordinate programs in support of early career researchers at Pratt, including proposal writing training and one-on-one support.
• Offer wraparound support for faculty pursuing large-scale proposals, including project planning and management, the drafting of institutional statements, and comprehensive, multi-stage review.
• Develop programming to encourage faculty pursuit of large-scale proposals including transdisciplinary collaborations; such as, facilitating proposal planning sessions with shareholders.
• Execute proposal processes and procedures providing best practices for proposal development and streamlining faculty responses to major funding opportunities with the establishment and nurturing of research teams and strategic partnerships.
• Develop, advertise, and support activities that position faculty, fellows, and students for future sponsored research opportunities.
• Identify and promote specific funding opportunities and build teams to ensure effective communication channels and appropriate interaction with departments and/or groups on campus to support the development of large-scale proposals (including large transdisciplinary proposals) and projects based on team science and scholarship.
• Coordinate Pratt's limited submission and internal competitions processes (including for internal funding competitions) to ensure that they proceed in a fair and timely manner.
• Seek out resources to build Pratt's research development infrastructure, including external funding to build research capacity, and operational support.
• Promote Pratt's research profile through the publication of public-facing content and other events that invite public shareholders to partner with Pratt and Partner strategically with institutional and community counterparts.
• Assist in the development of grant proposal budgets in collaboration with the grant development/project lead, PI(s), and collaborators; ensures compliance with requirements stipulated in Institute policies, as well as RFPs, LOIs and funding agency guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:
Master's degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability. Terminal or Doctoral degree preferred.
Experience:

• Minimum three years' experience in research administration. The strongest candidates will have at least five years of related experience in research administration in higher education or non-profit environments.
• Experience with federal, state, city, and private funding agencies guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Past experience in grant prospecting, budgeting, faculty mentorship, and writing.

Skills:

• Outstanding professional writing skills, with the ability to adjust tone and mode based on audience.
• Excellent organization, planning, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, creatively resolve problems, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident managing multiple project and operations timelines simultaneously, with the ability to coordinate across multiple team members, enforce deadlines, and streamline communications.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with all levels of faculty, staff, outside groups and a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Demonstrated intercultural competence with an understanding of the importance of diversity in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of digital productivity and collaboration tools, including: MS Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite and Asana.
• Ability to work independently and take a proactive approach.

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Supplemental Information:

This position is a limited term (three year) grant funded position.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing your qualifications as outlined by the position's responsibilities.

Work Modality and Schedule:
This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and is required to be in office 4 days per week. ORSP operates from Pratt Institute's main campus and the Research Yard at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.



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