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ND Energy

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2005

⚡ Energy

📚 Education

🔬 Science

Energy • Education • Science

ND Energy is a University of Notre Dame research and engagement center focused on energy research, policy, and technology that advances sustainable and equitable energy transitions. It convenes faculty, students, and external partners to develop interdisciplinary solutions, inform policy and ethical decision-making, and translate research into community and global impact through education, outreach, and applied projects.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a team of Pre-Award professionals within Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance (NDRAC) • Lead the successful development, review, and submission of competitive grant and contract proposals while ensuring exceptional customer service • Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and research administrators • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to advancing the University's research mission • Manage team workloads and priorities, allocating resources to meet competing proposal deadlines while maintaining high-quality customer service • Perform quality review and quality assurance of proposal development activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies • Build and maintain strong partnerships with faculty and stakeholders • Identify opportunities to improve proposal development processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field • Minimum of five years of experience in pre-award administration, research administration, or a related field • Minimum of two years of supervisory or team leadership experience • Comprehensive knowledge of proposal development, sponsor submission requirements, and the research administration lifecycle • Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, project management, and customer service skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and complex administrative requirements • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and other business technology tools.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities