"Manager, Research Program Development & Grants- Vet Med"

Job Summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking candidates for the position of Manager of Research Program Development & Grants in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations related to the promotion, identification, and management of externally funded grants and contracts for the college or school.

Formal AU title: Mgr, Res Prg Dev&Grat- Col/Sch

Essential Functions

• Manages efforts to identify, capture, and expand extramural funding opportunities.
• Coordinates efforts to engage with external grant agencies and research providers designed to enhance the college/school’s knowledge of research opportunities. Researches and identifies grant opportunities that support programs and initiatives.
• Develops competitive grant proposals to foundations, state, and federal funding agencies.
• Oversees and assists with writing, editing, and proofreading text of contracts and grants including reorganizing content for better flow, rewording for clarity, and editing to comply with APA and other style guidelines.
• Coordinates the development of interdepartmental proposals. Monitors funded grants, including record management of the department.
• Serves as liaison to the Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Provides support for the college/school’s goals of increasing scholarly productivity and external funding.
• Ensures proposals and grant reports are submitted on time and maintains realistic timelines for proposal submissions.
• Develops and coordinates programs and training activities in support of faculty and staff research, grant preparation and implementation of funded projects.

May supervise employees but supervision is not the main focus of the job.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in field appropriate to the position plus 5 years of experience in developing research opportunities, grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Knowledge of the nature of research at the university level as well as an understanding of assessment and evaluation, work plan development, and budget development.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree is preferred.

Salary Range

$56,610-$96,230

Job Category

Other

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL