Head of Proposal Strategy

2 months ago

Bloomington, Indiana, United States Indiana University Full time

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University stands as a leading institution in business education, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs across various campuses and online platforms. With a legacy of fostering career advancement for a century, the Kelley School has evolved from 70 students in 1920 to over 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and experiential learning, with a strong focus on global and social responsibility. Our achievements are evident in our esteemed reputation among academic peers, impressive career placement statistics, and the success of more than 130,000 living alumni worldwide.

Position Overview

The Director of Proposal Development is responsible for overseeing the design, formulation, and execution of all proposals for the Kelley School of Business - Bloomington.

Departmental Responsibilities

  • Reports directly to the Associate Dean for Research at KSOB-B and collaborates with KSOB-B leadership and faculty.
  • Formulates and implements research priorities that align with the school's strengths to secure impactful funding opportunities.
  • Manages proposal development activities, including the identification of significant external and internal funding opportunities, training faculty through workshops, and coordinating proposal efforts.
  • Develops and sustains the technical expertise and relationships essential for crafting complex proposals and advancing key research initiatives that align with the mission and vision of KSOB-B.
  • Engages with funding agencies to gain insights into current and upcoming Requests for Applications suitable for pursuit.
General Responsibilities
  • Provides high-level operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff to define research development strategies, processes, and standards; offers guidance on priority research projects and initiatives.
  • Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational goals, including managing project timelines and resource planning for multi-project research initiatives.
  • Oversees the creation of new strategies to pursue external funding across all research and scholarly domains.
  • Conducts various personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, and terminations.
  • Collaborates with senior leadership teams and multi-disciplinary advisory groups across campuses.
  • Manages high-level assignments and the allocation of technical resources, negotiating and coordinating initiatives involving staff from various departments.
  • Recommends budgetary proposals based on resource requirements and ensures cost-effectiveness.
  • Researches and collaborates with senior leaders, compliance teams, and stakeholders to recommend development standards, best practices, and related policies.
Qualifications

Education and experience combinations may be considered. Additional education may substitute for work experience and vice versa.

EDUCATION
Required
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in a related field)
Preferred
  • Master's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
  • 4 years of experience in research administration or a related field
  • 1 year of management experience
Preferred
  • 5 years of experience in grant or proposal development
  • Experience in a large higher education institution or a funding agency
SKILLS
Required
  • Proficient communication abilities
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism
  • Demonstrates effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Exhibits a strong commitment to quality
  • Excellent organizational capabilities
  • Strong collaboration and team-building skills
  • Effectively provides coaching and constructive feedback
  • Instills commitment to organizational objectives
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Effective conflict resolution skills
  • Builds and manages high-performing teams
Preferred
  • Experience supervising professional staff is essential
  • Significant insight for making decisions regarding high-level information
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Ability to initiate and maintain relationships both internally and with external partners
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to the importance of professional relationships and performs well in high-pressure environments
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Working Conditions

This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment. The position involves both sedentary work and periods of mobility within an office environment. The individual must be capable of performing essential functions with or without accommodation.

Work Location

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, combining remote and in-person work, subject to future changes based on university policy and departmental needs.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff, Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Multiple medical insurance plan options
  • Dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account with generous contributions
  • Life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment options
  • Base retirement plan contributions, subject to vesting
  • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition benefits for IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Senior Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Development

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on various factors, including age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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