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Requirements

As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — “care of the whole person.” Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach. 

The Proposal Development Specialist provides pre-award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all aspects of proposal development, including budget development, form completion and submission. A major focus of the position is the preparation of proposal submissions for federal and non-federal funding mechanisms. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Support the researchers of Cluster #x, each of which includes several departments within Main campus and the Medical Center.

Oversee pre-award activities, such as identifying, organizing, facilitating, and submitting the development of new, resubmission, and competitive renewal research proposals for all grants and collaborative opportunities with other institutions.

Work Interactions

The Proposal Development Specialist reports directly to the Cluster Research Administrator. The Proposal Development Specialist works closely with other staff members in their cluster, across the proposal specialist roles within JORA, and other collaborating offices to ensure that proposals are complete, accurate and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.

Requirements and Qualifications

Expertise in electronic grants submissions through Grants.gov and other electronic portals

1-3 years of experience in academic research administration

Knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms, including R01, P01, P30, T32 and foundation proposals

Budgeting experience in Excel

Flexible and adaptable to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies

Capacity for managing an extremely high volume of proposals and juggling multiple deadlines at once

Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced academic setting

Proficient with software products including Excel

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

Experience in academic research administration

Certified Research Administration (CRA) or Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA)

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.