Recruitment/Posting Title Sr. Project Administrator (Research Development) Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department SEBS – Office of Grants Facilitation Overview The Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools on the New Brunswick campus. In addition, the School oversees the NJ Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), which conducts a vigorous program of applied research and outreach through labs, farms, business incubators, and marine stations located across the state. SEBS/NJAES researchers strive to gain a deeper understanding of our physical world, from microorganisms to ecosystems, to identify the ways in which humans affect our planet and seek to develop multi-dimensional solutions to address real-world problems. Our faculty, staff and students apply for competitive funding from a diverse array of federal and state agencies as well as foundations and corporate sponsors to maintain a rigorous funding portfolio that provides the foundation of our broad research enterprise. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Project Administrator (Research Development) for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides direct support to faculty and staff as they pursue funding in support of research, teaching and service projects which will ultimately grow the SEBS/NJAES research portfolio. Helps faculty, administrators and staff to develop and submit competitive external grant proposals to federal and state agencies, private foundations, and industry including large, complex, interdisciplinary projects that reach across units at Rutgers. Provides direct support and assistance to SEBS/NJAES faculty and staff including but not limited to identifying key funding opportunities that target strategic development areas and that align with SEBS/NJAES capabilities, working with PIs to understand proposal requirements, agency mission and culture with the goal of producing more competitive grant proposals, and coordinating timely workflow of proposal preparation and submission. Participates in hosting, developing and facilitating workshops and events offered by the office and assists with generating “best practices” guidelines for proposal development. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. FLSA Exempt Grade 06 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 75382.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 93917.00 Annual Maximum Salary 112452.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP