Research Development Analyst (Remote Or Hybrid)

Office of Sponsored Programs - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23003619)

Works with the research enterprise to locate funding opportunities compatible with the University’s research strengths and strategic research objectives. Establishes processes and procedures for effective funding opportunities and provides analyses of funding communications. Identifies submission funding and award opportunities, coordinates applications and reviews, strategizes outreach initiatives, and ensures compliance with all funding solicitation and sponsor requirements. Manages research information systems and prepares productivity reports. Promotes research-related services and develops a current funding and limited submission opportunities website.

The Office of Sponsored Programs Research Development Team is seeking a Research Development Analyst. The Research Development Analyst is expected to liaise with the research enterprise to locate funding opportunities compatible with the University’s research strengths and strategic research objectives. Establish processes and procedures for circulating funding opportunities and develop and provide data-driven analyses of funding information communications. Develop and maintain a website with current funding and limited submission opportunities. Find limited submission funding and award opportunities, prepare announcements, distribute announcements, and coordinate applications and reviews. Find and follow published funding trends and funding sources. Identify enhanced research services. The University provides a generous graduate tuition benefit program to those interested in investing in their education and professional development as well as an undergraduate tuition benefit program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children. This position also qualifies for paid Winter Recess coinciding with the Academic Calendar, and we offer a flexible remote or hybrid work arrangement. OSP is a mission-driven central office that values a team-oriented culture and actively encourages internal career advancement. OSP partners with faculty and staff to support the University's $1B annual research enterprise. For more information on the University of Pittsburgh’s research accomplishments, watch the video Driven by the Search at this link: https://pittresearchannualreport.com/.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Research Development Analyst

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Statistics & Analytics

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Proficient in Microsoft Office software packages. Expertise in using web-based application packages. Experience conducting electronic data acquisition and management.

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm

Work Arrangement Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable

Essential Functions 1. Develop and provide research funding analytics. 2. Create and implement information technology management strategies. 3. Coordinate internal funding competition programs. 4. Strategize outreach initiatives to support institutional and school leadership goals.

Physical Effort Predominantly sedentary with the option to attend meetings around campus.