Boston University's Research Development Office seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative Limited Submissions Manager to lead the University's central coordination of limited submission funding opportunitiesincluding grants, cooperative agreements, and fellowships that restrict the number of institutional proposals. This position ensures BU consistently submits competitive applications while maintaining transparent, equitable, and strategically aligned internal review processes. The Limited Submissions Manager will oversee the administration of BU's Limited Submissions program from opportunity announcement through nomination and submission coordination, ensuring that all internal competitions run smoothly and on schedule. The manager will administer LSO application systems, including InfoReady, with responsibility for portal setup, application routing, permissions, and backend maintenance in coordination with other offices. The position requires compiling and disseminating clear, concise information about LSO funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and internal selection processes to faculty and research leadership. The manager will coordinate and facilitate internal review processes, including the recruitment of reviewers, scheduling of review sessions, and development of tailored review rubrics that support equitable decision-making. The position requires building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships across BU, including partnering with offices such as School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Foundation Relations, Federal Relations, and Industry Engagement to identify, track, and manage LSO and nomination opportunities. The manager will maintain and analyze LSO-related dataincluding opportunity tracking, participation rates, and outcomesto support institutional reporting, process improvement, and strategic decision-making. Additionally, the position includes disseminating a weekly LSO Digest that compiles current opportunities and maintains subscriber lists, while collaborating with the Director of Communications to keep the LSO webpage current and accessible.
Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience required. Masters degree and familiarity with funding landscapes, including federal agencies, foundations, and industry funding sources preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.