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Grant Development Management

University of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Continuous Improvement, Emerging Technology, Federal Government, Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Grant Awards, Grant Writing, Leadership, Operations, Operations Processes, Policy Implementation, Process Development, Process Improvement, Proposal Development, Research & Development (R&D), Research Administration, Scalable System Development, Service Delivery, Team Player
LOCATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
POSTED
Today
Grant Development ManagerThe Price College of Engineering seeks a collaborative, strategic, and service-oriented Research Development Manager to lead a centralized college Pre-Award Grants and Contract Officer team supporting pre-award activities across multiple engineering departments, centers, and research initiatives. This position combines operational leadership with direct research administration responsibilities and plays a critical role in advancing the Colleges research enterprise and external funding growth.The Grant Development Manager oversees the daily operations, staffing, training, and continuous improvement of the centralized pre-award team while also managing a portfolio of complex grant and contract proposals. The position supports faculty pursuing external funding from federal agencies, industry sponsors, foundations, and other entities by coordinating the development, preparation, submission, and follow-up of sponsored project proposals.This role is responsible for developing and implementing processes, policies, and service models that improve faculty support, increase proposal submission capacity, strengthen compliance, and enhance operational effectiveness across the College. The Research Development Manager partners closely with faculty, department leadership, the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), the Office of the Vice President for Research, and other University stakeholders to support a high-performing and collaborative research administration environment.The position also leads efforts to evaluate and implement emerging tools, technologies, and process improvements, including AI-enabled resources and workflow solutions, to streamline proposal development, improve service delivery, and support continued growth in research activity and proposal submissions.The Price College of Engineering is home to a dynamic and rapidly growing research enterprise spanning multiple disciplines, centers, and industry partnerships. As part of a centralized college support model, this position provides leadership in building a scalable, responsive, and innovative pre-award infrastructure that emphasizes collaboration, professional development, operational excellence, and high-quality faculty support.The University of Utah offers outstanding benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment committed to advancing research, innovation, and student success.This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.The college will consider candidates in the following job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/