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Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, diversity, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Promotes the pursuit of extramural funding by KSU faculty and staff for research activities by disseminating funding information; performing outreach activities to the campus, including organizing workshops on successful grant-writing strategies; working with faculty to identify potential funding sources and potential collaborators; and to develop individualized strategic plans to obtain extramural funding.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Computer and technology skills, including the ability to learn new programs quickly
Inquisitive nature
Certified Research Administrator (CRA or CPRA)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Experience with grant and contract policies of federal, state and private sponsors
Experience working one-on-one with faculty to develop grant proposal submission plans
Experience working with faculty on developing and submitting grant proposals, including through online portals (NIH Assist, Grants.gov, Fastlane/Research.gov, ProposalCentral)
Experience in writing, editing, proofreading
Experience with electronic grants management systems
Experience giving presentations and workshops in research administration

ABILITIES
Strong ability to communicate in writing, public presentations/speaking, and other media
Strong commitment to Faculty engagement in research
Able to present on behalf of the KSU Office of Research in a variety of public and professional settings
Able to lead and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
Able to work effectively both individually and as a team player
Able to embrace change and learn new skills
Able to prioritize tasks
Able to work in collaboration with colleagues inside and outside the institution
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Understands the research needs and future research directions of the university
Comprehensive understanding of Federal grant proposal and award policies and regulations
Familiarity with a wide variety of Federal and non-profit funding opportunities
Experience preparing responses to requests for proposals/applications for research and programmatic funding from government, philanthropic, and private industry organizations

SKILLS
Proficient math skills and able to construct and manage a budget
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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