Research Development Specialist, Part-Time (71101)

The School of Art at Pratt Institute seeks a Part-time Research Development Specialist (on a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal) to help identify and develop research opportunities and funding for the school and each of its departments. The School's research commitment is linked to the Institute's priorities and the research coordinator will have a consultative relationship with the Institute's Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships.
Position Duties:

• Assist the Dean in implementing a fundraising strategy in support of the School of Art that fits the structure, research agenda, and strategic goals of the school.
• Identify opportunities related to the diverse departments in the school and track processes and deadlines related to these opportunities.
• Meet and correspond with faculty, Chairs, the Office of Research & Strategic Partnerships, and other partners as needed, to help develop, edit and review grant proposals.
• Coordinate The School of Art Dean's Faculty Research & Innovation Fund.
• Collaborate with the Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships on the submission of funding proposals. (All proposals at Pratt are submitted through the Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships).
• Report regularly on progress related to grant opportunities and maintain associated records.
• Design and lead grant workshops for faculty and staff to help develop the School's capacity to fund its efforts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree.
• A record of institutional grants and contracts awarded and advocating for the value of creative work.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications.
• The ability to be a self-sufficient self-starter.
• Familiarity with research and the landscape of non-profit funding in the arts and higher education as it relates to innovation, knowledge creation, new technology, and where the arts can address social and environmental issues and contribute to positive change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of grant writing experience.

SALARY is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range for this position is hourly, $34.03 to $38.41 for approximately 20 hours per week. The position will be onsite 2-3 days/week.
About the School of Art:
Pratt's School of Art is composed of eight diverse departments: Associate Degree Programs, Art and Design Education, Creative Arts Therapy, Creative Enterprise Leadership, Digital Arts, Film/Video, Fine Arts, and Photography. The School of Art provides a rigorous, student-centered education that emphasizes risk-taking and exploration. We are a dynamic community of students, faculty, and staff committed to meeting the challenges of the 21st century. Our programs develop criticality through a mutual, sustained process of critique, articulation, and reflection, and foster an interdisciplinary environment that allows students to broaden their creative thinking and pursuits. Guided by outstanding faculty, students learn to integrate theory and practice, develop their creative voices, and actively engage with the world.
We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in our curriculum, as well as in the ranks of our faculty, students, and staff, and seek applicants who can contribute to the furtherance of these goals.
About Pratt Institute:
The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).


Application Instructions

• Please submit a cover letter and a resume.
• If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide the names of at least five references, three of which must be direct supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.