Research Development Specialist
About the job
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Experience in research development, grant writing, sponsored programs, research administration, or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated experience identifying funding opportunities is required.
- Strong writing, editing, and proposal review skills are required.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively with faculty from diverse disciplines is required.
- Conduct proactive searches for federal, state, foundation, and industry funding opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date on funding trends and shifts in federal and non-federal agency priorities.
- Match funding opportunities to faculty expertise and strategic institutional priorities.
- Provide targeted funding recommendations.
- Facilitate interactions with Program Officers.
- Consult with faculty on proposal strategy and competitiveness.
- Review proposal drafts and provide substantive feedback.
- Assist with developing project narratives, broader impacts, significance statements, and commercialization sections.
- Facilitate proposal planning meetings and timelines.
- Support resubmissions based on reviewer feedback.
- Participate in reviewing limited submission proposals.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary proposal teams.
- Organize planning meetings and proposal development schedules.
- Track contributions, deadlines, and required documents.
- Facilitate communication among investigators and administrative offices.
- Support center-scale, consortium, and institutional proposals.
- Provide one-on-one proposal coaching.
- Conduct workshops on grantsmanship.
- Develop proposal templates, guides, and best practices.
- Assist new faculty with establishing funding strategies.
- A master's degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred.
- A minimum of three years of experience supporting proposals to NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE, NASA, or major foundations is preferred.
- Familiarity with federal sponsor requirements is preferred.
- Experience coordinating interdisciplinary and multi-investigator proposals is preferred.
- Certification from NORDP, NCURA, SRAI, or related organizations is preferred.
About the company
Florida Tech Aviation runs the university’s aviation program. It provides ground school classes and hands-on flight instruction through its FIT Aviation subsidiary, using Florida Tech aircraft and instructors to manage all university aviation operations. How it works: Students enroll in flight courses, complete ground school, and receive flight training from faculty pilots. The program combines classroom learning with real-world flying experiences on campus, supported by the university’s facilities and resources. How it differs from competitors: The program is campus-based and connected to Florida Tech, offering aviation education with university credentials, access to campus facilities, and potential research and academic integration that standalone flight schools may not provide. Goal: Prepare students to become licensed pilots and aviation professionals by delivering structured, on-campus aviation education through a university-backed program.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
Founded
1968
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What believers are saying
- Crimson Crossing opened August 12, 2026, adding 556 beds and easing housing shortages.
- Florida Tech’s July 27, 2026 Mars Desert Research Station mission showcases experiential STEM.
- NSF grants and Space Force code adoption, both August 2026, validate technical relevance.
What critics are saying
- Department of War’s February 18, 2026 high-risk list threatens military tuition-assistance revenue.
- By 2027, persistent military-access restrictions cripple enrollment and force deep program cuts.
- Crimson Crossing’s $96 million bet raises pressure for sustained 10,000-plus enrollment.
What makes Florida Institute of Technology unique
- Florida Tech’s Space Coast campus embeds students with NASA, Space Force, and aerospace partners.
- Eve Air Mobility’s January 14, 2026 MOU deepens autonomy, UAM, and aviation-psychology pipelines.
- Vertex Applied Innovation Hub and business-in-residence programs tie research to employers fast.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Family Planning Benefits
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Conference Attendance Budget