Job Description

Internal Job Number: P05046CT

Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Program Technician 2: Proposal Manager position for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

As part of the OSU Engineering Research Administration team, this position provides grant proposal support (pre-award) for over 200 faculty and researchers in the College of Engineering ( COE ) and serves as a trusted resource for matters related to external funding (sponsored programs). The incumbent develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of university and funding agency requirements as well as application and award processes, and confers with others to clarify rules and guidelines.

The incumbent applies their skills and expertise to reduce the administrative burden on researchers, thus expanding our researchers' capacity to successfully obtain and manage grant funding. They prepare and review budget, administrative, and other support components of grant applications to meet specific funding opportunity guidelines, usually with strict deadlines. The incumbent is expected to partner with researchers to prepare and submit proposals, providing excellent customer service and nurturing positive and productive relationships while managing multiple deadlines.

This position works independently in a team-supported environment and reports to the Director of Engineering Research Administration. Extensive interactions are required with researchers, the Engineering Research Administration team, other university offices, and external funding agencies within complex institutional settings. This position can be fully remote, in-person, or hybrid with a flexible work schedule ().

The College of Engineering ( COE ) is committed to building a community of faculty, staff, and students that is increasingly inclusive, collaborative, and diverse. This position will help create and sustain a welcoming college climate to support a sense of belonging as well as equitable learning and research experiences.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Two years of experience with responsibility for program or project monitoring and coordination. The experience must have included program evaluation responsibility. Preference may be given to individuals with experience in specialty are specific to the position opening.

Requirements :

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to take initiative, prioritize work across multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs by analyzing processes, identifying problems, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain, and implement complex information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated basic experience in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software for numerical calculations, including skills such as cell formatting, sorting, and creating formulas.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, effectively, and accurately with occasional interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and small groups to produce timely results.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for all co-workers and internal customers.
• Ability to do basic computer troubleshooting with support from OSU IT.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Type:

Fully remote and/or hybrid work is possible, as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor. Remote/hybrid work requires a reliable, high-speed internet connection. Flexible schedules can be arranged.

About Oregon State University

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off ... ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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