<p>Req Id: 35737</p> <p>Job Title: Research Administration Manager</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <ul> <li>Research Program Strategic Planner - Purdue College of Science </li></ul> <p>Join us in our persistent pursuit of innovation! As our Strategic Planner, you'll:</p> <ul> <li>Develop strategies for cutting-edge research programs </li><li>Facilitate multi-investigator teams for competitive proposals </li><li>Foster cross-disciplinary research collaborations </li><li>Partner with scientists and sponsors on transformative research </li><li>Manage fundraising and budgeting for scientific endeavors </li><li>Navigate evolving regulations and reporting requirements </li></ul> <p>Our ideal candidates possess strategic planning skills, regulatory knowledge, and financial acumen.</p> <p>At Purdue, experience:</p> <ul> <li>Practical innovation with real-world impact </li><li>Collaborative problem-solving </li><li>Continuous professional growth </li></ul> <p>Be part of the next giant leap in scientific discovery. Together, we'll tackle society's pressing challenges.</p> <p>About Us:</p> <p>The College of Science is Purdue's second largest unit by enrollment, number of faculty, and research expenditures. The College has been expanding across all its seven academic departments and its 30 majors. Science is also central to most of the signature strategic focus areas of campus leadership, and is expanding its operational footprint to the Indianapolis location. There is a lot going on. We are looking for creative and energetic staff members to join our administrative team to help us add operational value to Science-led research teams. Come dream big and run fast with us.</p> <p>When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience Needed:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science or Engineering major </li><li>Minimum of six (6) years of experience in project management or research administration </li><li>Project management experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Advanced degree </li><li>Experience of academic grant pre-award or post-award practices </li><li>Experience in a scientific or engineering development field </li></ul> <p>Skills Needed:</p> <ul> <li>Technical writing, public speaking, supervision of a technical team, budgeting and budget management </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Federal funding agencies and processes </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Immediate Contribution to a retirement plan by the university </li><li>Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days </li></ul> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</p> <p>EOE / AA</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 1/30/25</p>