Job Posting Title
Program Technician 2: Proposal Manager
Posting Number
P05046CT
Department
College of Engineering (ENG)
Classification Title
Program Technician 2
Appointment Type
Classified Staff
Closing Date
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.
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 (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/remote-work).
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.