Sponsored Programs and Research - Associate Director (Pre-Award) - D'Youville College

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR), the Associate Director of Sponsored Programs (Pre-Award) supports faculty and staff in the development and submission of sponsored research and programmatic proposals, with a focus on securing external funding for health initiatives and research. This position involves working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Project Directors (PDs) to develop competitive proposals, ensure compliance with federal agency guidelines, and facilitate the submission process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist PIs/PDs in identifying funding opportunities in health programs innovation and research, particularly from federal agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration v(HRSA), National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• Serve as the primary point of contact between faculty, staff, and external funding agencies during the pre-award process.
• Review and edit proposals for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to submission requirements.
• Maintain organized records of all pre-award documentation, ensuring timely submission of proposals and compliance with all grant guidelines and institutional policies.
• Guide faculty and staff through the entire pre-award process, including proposal development, budget preparation, and submission.
• Provide training and resources to faculty and staff on health research grant proposal development, including offering individual consultations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in research grant writing, administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the health funding landscape, particularly with federal agencies.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Proficiency in research administration software and grant submission platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting PIs/PDs in the development and submission of research proposals to federal funding agencies.
• Familiarity with GrantHub (or similar) and CRM systems.
• Experience in higher education or research institutions.
• Prior experience with complex, multi-institutional research proposals.

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Pay: $58,000 - $62,000 Annually

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

About The Institution

D’Youville is a highly regarded private university and research institution with a rich history located on the vibrant West Side of Buffalo adjacent to a growing downtown with year-round cultural events and outdoor recreation. While preparing students for the 21st-century, D’Youville excels at helping students reach their career goals as change agents, doing well for themselves and their communities by doing good. Under the leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is moving boldly forward through a dynamic and integrated planning process to strengthen the institution and positively impact the student experience and surrounding community.

Founded in 1908, the Grey Nuns named the college after the Patron Saint Marguerite D’Youville and committed to making it a compassionate place of learning for those from underrepresented populations. That commitment and tradition continue today.

D’Youville was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women. With a long Catholic history, D’Youville welcomes students of every culture, background, and faith and is a place where different faith traditions can be openly shared and respected. Coeducational since 1971, D’Youville strives to expand opportunities for diverse learners, including adults, first-generation, low-income, and other students historically underrepresented in higher education. Today, D’Youville features an urban, growing campus community of 3,000 students and offers more than 50 majors in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies including advanced certificates and accelerated learning programs. Featuring degrees in healthcare, business, and the liberal arts, D’Youville encourages students to balance their learning with activities that integrate community service with coursework. D’Youville’s proud graduates have the academic strengths necessary for careers that make a difference and the skills to be leaders for the world. All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to be employed in NYS as determined by NYS DOL. To learn more about D’Youville, please visit http://www.dyu.edu