Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Research Development & Outreach Specialist

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMedford, MA, USA$61.2k - $91.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree.
Three to five years of experience.
Experience with grant writing, proposal development, or research administration in an academic or research institution.
Demonstrated ability to work with faculty across different disciplines and career stages.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including editing and proposal writing abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage a complex, varied workload with minimal supervision.
Experience using artificial intelligence tools and large language models, such as ChatGPT and Claude, for targeted research and information synthesis.
Ability to build effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, and external partners.
Familiarity with federal and non-federal funding landscapes and grant mechanisms across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

Engage and work with Arts and Sciences faculty across all departments and disciplines to identify targeted federal and non-federal funding opportunities, using artificial intelligence-assisted search tools and external databases.
Partner with the Office of University Research & Innovation Strategic Research Development office and the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to maximize the scope and impact of funding identification efforts.
Develop and maintain knowledge of the funding landscape across Arts and Sciences disciplines, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Partner with the Office of University Research & Innovation Strategic Research Development office to support faculty in grant proposal writing and grantsmanship, with an emphasis on early-career faculty.
Provide direct one-on-one support to faculty navigating proposal development, including writing, editing, and strategic advice on proposal structure and content.
Coordinate outreach and broader impacts programs across Arts and Sciences departments.
Partner with the Office of University Research & Innovation Strategic Research Development office to develop comprehensive guidance on Arts and Sciences outreach activities that can be used for broader impacts statements in grant proposals.
Expand and support outreach programs across departments, enhancing the university's reputation as an active community partner in coordination with Community Relations.
Serve as a primary contact for outreach opportunities from Arts and Sciences departments.
Work with faculty to prepare reports demonstrating measurable results, including assessment of outreach programs and monitoring of recruitment outcomes.
Provide administrative support for efforts to identify and establish Arts and Sciences centers and areas of excellence.
Organize workshops, seminars, and other convenings to bring together Arts and Sciences faculty around related areas of research and interdisciplinary opportunity.
Maintain and update the Arts and Sciences Research Administration webpage as a repository of research-related resources and a platform for disseminating research information to faculty.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree.
Experience supporting outreach or broader impacts programs associated with externally funded research.
Familiarity with research administration systems.
Experience working across a range of academic disciplines in a research university setting.

Overview

The School of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and student success across the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary programs. The A&S Dean's Office provides academic and administrative leadership across the school's departments and programs, including undergraduate and graduate education, faculty affairs, student support, and strategic planning.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Dean of Research for Arts and Sciences (A&S), the Research and Outreach Specialist supports the school's research mission by partnering with the Dean of Research and supporting faculty across all A&S departments and programs. The Specialist helps faculty identify targeted funding opportunities, supports grant proposal writing and grantsmanship, and coordinates outreach and broader impact programs. The position works in close partnership with the Office of University Research & Innovation (OURI), the Strategic Research Development office, and the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) to maximize impact and advance the school's research priorities. Additionally, the position works collaboratively with the A&S Deans of Academic Affairs and the A&S Research Administrators, as appropriate, as projects are developed.

Funding identification and faculty engagement
- Engage and work with A&S faculty across all departments and disciplines to identify targeted federal and non-federal funding opportunities, leveraging AI-assisted search tools and external databases.
- Partner with the OURI Strategic Research Development office and the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to maximize the scope and impact of funding identification efforts.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the funding landscape across A&S disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Grant proposal writing and grantsmanship support
- Partner with the OURI Strategic Research Development office to support faculty in grant proposal writing and grantsmanship, with an emphasis on early-career faculty.
- Provide direct one-on-one support to faculty navigating proposal development, including writing, editing, and strategic advice on proposal structure and content.
Outreach and broader impacts coordination
- Coordinate outreach and broader impacts programs across A&S departments.
- Partner with the OURI Strategic Research Development office to develop comprehensive guidance on A&S outreach activities that can be leveraged for broader impacts statements in grant proposals.
- Expand and support outreach programs across departments, enhancing Tufts' reputation as an active community partner in coordination with Tufts Community Relations.
- Serve as a primary contact for outreach opportunities from A&S departments.
- Work with faculty to prepare reports demonstrating measurable results, including assessment of outreach programs and monitoring of recruitment outcomes.
Research community and centers of excellence support
- Provide administrative support for efforts to identify and establish A&S centers and areas of excellence.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and other convenings to bring together A&S faculty around related areas of research and interdisciplinary opportunity.
Research communications and web presence
- Maintain and update the A&S Research Administration webpage, serving as a repository of research-related resources and a platform for efficient dissemination of research information to faculty.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years' experience
Experience with grant writing, proposal development, or research administration in an academic or research institution
Demonstrated ability to work with faculty across different disciplines and career stages.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong editing and proposal writing abilities
Ability to work independently and manage a complex, varied workload with minimal supervision
Experience using AI tools and large language models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) for targeted research and information synthesis
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor; ability to build effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, and external partners
Familiarity with federal and non-federal funding landscapes and grant mechanisms across multiple disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree
Experience supporting outreach or broader impacts programs associated with externally funded research
Familiarity with research administration systems
Experience working across a range of academic disciplines in a research university setting

Pay Range

Minimum $61,200.00, Midpoint $76,500.00, Maximum $91,800.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About the Company

Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Tufts University is a private research university headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through schools in the Boston area and beyond.

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