Senior Research Management Specialist

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Research Management Specialist supports the Associate Vice President for Research and Discovery Development in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that enhance faculty and staff research productivity at the University of North Dakota. The position supports special projects and initiatives; coordinates internal University reviews for limited competitions and internal funding opportunities; gathers data on the progress and outcomes of research and discovery activities; and supports scholarly collaboration and dissemination of relevant funding opportunities. The role provides logistical and project-management support for programs such as the Early Career Scholars Program, the Grand Challenges initiative, and EPSCoR initiatives. It helps implement program goals, evaluate and report on results, and ensure project objectives are completed effectively and on time. The specialist also coordinates application and review processes for limited competitions and internal funding opportunities, including support for awarding and monitoring funds. Additional responsibilities include creating and analyzing evaluation data, preparing reports and presentations, assembling research-related data from multiple sources, building relationships with researchers, identifying and sharing funding opportunities, and supporting multi-investigator teams and research interest groups. The position also helps create collaboration resources and tools, maintain faculty expertise and networking tools, and develop new strategic research initiatives through research, work planning, and project management. The position is based onsite at the University of North Dakota's Grand Forks, North Dakota campus. Hybrid arrangements may be considered and would require campus-office work based on position needs; the posting indicates that 100% remote work is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of experience in project management and/or support.
Experience leading a team.
Experience creating and presenting reports and managing deliverables.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
High-level management and leadership skills.
Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively.
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Risk management skills.
Cost control and budgeting skills.
Teamwork and motivational skills.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire; this position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in academic settings.
Experience organizing and tracking programmatic data.
Experience writing programmatic reports.
Experience with budget management.
Project Management Certification (e.g., PgMP, PMI, MSP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt).

Responsibilities

Support implementation of special projects and initiatives.
Provide logistical support for existing programs, including the Early Career Scholars Program, the Grand Challenges initiative, and EPSCoR initiatives.
Implement and manage program goals, including evaluation and reporting, and ensure timely and effective completion of project objectives.
Provide logistical support for events and programs.
Coordinate internal University reviews for limited competitions and internal funding opportunities.
Disseminate calls for applications and proposals, receive applications, coordinate review meetings, and support the awarding and monitoring of funds.
Support the creation of evaluation surveys and the collection, entry, and analysis of evaluation data.
Support the creation of reports and presentations and assemble research and discovery data from multiple sources.
Develop and manage relationships with researchers to facilitate collaboration and support research initiatives.
Monitor funding opportunities from federal, state, and foundation sources and disseminate relevant opportunities to faculty based on expertise and interest.
Support the identification, formation, and operations of multi-investigator teams preparing large proposals.
Convene and coordinate research interest groups.
Develop and coordinate resources and tools that promote collaboration and connect researchers with potential collaborators.
Maintain the faculty expertise database and other collaboration and networking tools.
Assist in developing new strategic research and development initiatives, including identifying comparable programs at other institutions and investigating relevant UND and NDUS policies.
Develop workplans, timelines, and deliverables for new programs and assist with project management of new strategic initiatives.