Appalachian State University
Assistant Director for Proposal Management
🇺🇸 Boone, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K - $76K
💻 Operations
🗓️ August 1st, 2025
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Appalachian State University is hiring an Assistant Director for Proposal Management to oversee the submission and review of research proposals in alignment with departmental and institutional goals. The role involves managing proposal processes, assisting faculty and staff, providing consulting, mentoring colleagues, supporting complex proposals, and contributing to workshop planning and professional development.
Highlights
- Manage internal flow of proposal processes before submission
- Work directly with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals
- Provide consultation and technical assistance for sponsored project proposal development and submission
- Mentor colleagues and help develop electronic tools and resources for proposal management
- Assist leadership in oversight of large, complex proposals involving federal, state, corporate, private, and non-profit sponsors
- Collaborate in planning and delivering Sponsored Programs workshops, possibly leading key initiatives
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years research administration experience; Master’s degree and CRA certification preferred
- Knowledge required of federal sponsors, compliance, research governance, electronic research administration systems, and standard computer applications
- Position is full-time, staff/non-faculty with a salary range of $60,000 - $75,500
- Reports to the Sr. Associate Director for Research Administration within the Office of Research and Innovation
Assistant Director for Proposal Management Full Description
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For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of 3-5 references and Contact Information
Posting Details
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Position Title | Assistant Director for Proposal Management
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | No
Provide Rank | N/A
Position Number | 082171
Department | Office of Research and Innovation- 282000
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | No
Provide Rank | N/A
Position Number | 082171
Department | Office of Research and Innovation- 282000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-4 years of research administration experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of federal sponsors, programs, governance, and electronic systems. Experience with electronic research administration systems and software. Proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets) & eRA systems.
License/Certification Required |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree with five or more years of research administration experience with a broad range of sponsors. CRA Knowledge of research compliance issues and regulations. Knowledge of University and state research guidelines and regulations. Leadership and management experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The primary purpose of the Assistant Director for Proposal Management (ADPM) is to manage the flow of proposal submission and review in support of the strategic departmental/Office of Research/Institutional goals and measures.
This individual reports to the SP Sr. Associate Director for Research Administration, who reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Manages the internal flow of proposal processes before submission. Works with faculty and staff to submit proposals. Provides consultation and technical assistance in sponsored project proposal development and submission. Mentors colleagues and assists with the development of electronic tools and resources. Assists the director and the associate director in providing oversight for large, complex proposals with various federal, state, corporate, private, and non-profit sponsors. Collaborates in the planning and delivery of SP workshop offerings and may take the lead on important SP initiatives. Engages in professional development activities to assist with the provision of cutting-edge services.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. At times this employee will be expected to work evenings or weekends to accommodate proposal submissions or special programs/training sessions. Schedule adjustments will be made with the director of Sponsored Programs whe
Number of Hours Per Week | 40
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | $60,000 - 75,500
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
License/Certification Required |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree with five or more years of research administration experience with a broad range of sponsors. CRA Knowledge of research compliance issues and regulations. Knowledge of University and state research guidelines and regulations. Leadership and management experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The primary purpose of the Assistant Director for Proposal Management (ADPM) is to manage the flow of proposal submission and review in support of the strategic departmental/Office of Research/Institutional goals and measures.
This individual reports to the SP Sr. Associate Director for Research Administration, who reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Manages the internal flow of proposal processes before submission. Works with faculty and staff to submit proposals. Provides consultation and technical assistance in sponsored project proposal development and submission. Mentors colleagues and assists with the development of electronic tools and resources. Assists the director and the associate director in providing oversight for large, complex proposals with various federal, state, corporate, private, and non-profit sponsors. Collaborates in the planning and delivery of SP workshop offerings and may take the lead on important SP initiatives. Engages in professional development activities to assist with the provision of cutting-edge services.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. At times this employee will be expected to work evenings or weekends to accommodate proposal submissions or special programs/training sessions. Schedule adjustments will be made with the director of Sponsored Programs whe
Number of Hours Per Week | 40
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | $60,000 - 75,500
Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 07/31/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 09/01/2025
Proposed Date of Hire | 09/19/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants | For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board: Cover Letter Resume List of 3-5 references and Contact Information
Search Chair Name | Lauren Duncan
Search Chair Email | Duncanle2@appstate.edu
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51711
Posting Number | 201501683P
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 09/01/2025
Proposed Date of Hire | 09/19/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants | For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board: Cover Letter Resume List of 3-5 references and Contact Information
Search Chair Name | Lauren Duncan
Search Chair Email | Duncanle2@appstate.edu
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51711
Posting Number | 201501683P
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please describe any experience you may have in proposal development, grant writing, or other area(s) of research development.
(Open Ended Question) - Define your leadership qualities with specific applicability to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - Please describe your experience in compliance. What specific areas of federal, state, or institutional policies do you have experience in interpreting and adhering to? Please describe.
(Open Ended Question) - Briefly describe your years of experience working with all types of electronic research administration tools and enterprise systems.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Resume
- List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
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Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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