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Prairie View A&M University

Research Development Officer - Student Research

Job Title
Research Development Officer - Student Research

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Research Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

This positions' pay ranges from $4,389 - $$6,000 per month, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

The Research Development Officer, under direction, facilitates research team interactions and progress for undergraduate research. Identifies funding sources and solicitations, builds and organizes research teams to target such funding, and synthesizes research concepts to develop competitive proposals.

This position is funded by grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and efficiently manage graduate and undergraduate research-related programs and activities, including internal funding announcements, collection and recommendation of research proposals for funding, collection and editing, and proofreading of graduate and undergraduate research progress reports.
  
• Lead and periodically organize student-centered events for research opportunities, career success, training programs, and student research presentations in colloquia, conferences, and symposia, such as research week student conference and annual student research conference.
  
• Conduct and/or coordinate grant-writing workshops for faculty and researchers to facilitate proposal development for student research training and education, such as REU, LSAMP, NRT, etc.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
• Three years of experience in experience in managing undergraduate research, including conducting workshops, symposiums, and conferences for undergraduate students, and assembling proposals to external funding agencies for undergraduate research grants.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of a broad spectrum of multi-disciplinary proposal elements and synthesis for research and education.
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in applicable field.
  
• Five years of experience in leading multi-disciplinary faculty members for the preparation and submission of significant proposals to federal funding agencies.
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• 03/01/2023
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, masters degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of "the first class" in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a "University of the first class" begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.








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