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Learn more about American University\nDepartment:\nResearch IntegrityTime Type:\nFull timeJob Type:\nRegularFLSA Status:\nExemptWork Modality:\nHybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)Union:\nSEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment DivisionThis position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.Job Description:\nSummary:\nThe Program Manager for Development and Innovation supports the university’s research enterprise by leading funding opportunity identification, faculty engagement, and innovation-support activities for the Office of Research and Sponsored Awards (ORSA). Under the VPRI’s direction, the position is responsible for proactively scanning federal and state agencies, foundations, and philanthropic organizations to identify emerging funding opportunities aligned with institutional research priorities. The Program Manager monitors sponsor trends and funding landscapes; curates targeted opportunities for faculty, research units, and other entities as assigned; maintains internal tracking systems; and coordinates the institution’s limited submission announcement process for competitive external funding.\nWorking closely with center directors, department leadership, and pre-award offices, as well as other entities as assigned, the Program Manager for Development and Innovation aligns research/program interests with suitable funding opportunities. Through intake consultations, opportunity matching, and improved communication across research and administrative units, the Program Manager supports entity preparedness and enhances proposal competitiveness across the university.\nThe role also contributes to the university’s innovation and technology transfer activities by partnering with technology transfer teams to identify opportunities for industry collaboration, commercialization potential, and innovation-focused programming. The Program Manager assists with workshops, pitch sessions, and partnership development activities; supports the evaluation of invention disclosures, emerging technologies, and social innovation; and contributes to responsibilities related to intellectual property, data infrastructure, and research security. The Program Manager will identify and engage with relevant parties across campus related to development and innovation, including but not limited to data infrastructure and security, tech transfer, translation of research, and other VRPI initiatives.\nOverall, the Program Manager for Development and Innovation serves as a connector, advisor, and executor, supporting funding opportunity management, research/program development, and innovation activities to help build a dynamic, engaged, and supportive research environment.\nEssential Functions:\n1.) Funding Strategy & Opportunity Management\nConduct proactive scanning of federal agencies, foundations, and philanthropic organizations to identify emerging funding opportunities aligned with university research priorities.\nMonitor sponsor priorities, funding trends, and policy changes to inform strategic planning.\nCurate and distribute targeted funding opportunities to centers, departments, and faculty.\nMaintain and update internal tracking tools and databases; monitor deadlines, eligibility, and submission workflows.\nPartner with center directors, department leadership, and pre-award offices, as well as other entities as assigned, to align research/program interests with suitable funding opportunities.\nConduct intake discussions with principal investigators (current and interested) to understand research needs and identify competitive funding pathways. \n2.) Intellectual Property\nAssist in assessment of new technologies, invention disclosures, and potential commercialization strategies.\nManage intellectual property protection including patents and trademarks, including initial filing and maintenance.\nEnsure compliance with Bayh-Dole Act.\nEngage on-campus resources for intellectual property protection.\nWork closely with Director of Research Compliance and Integrity and the Office of General Counsel.\nEducate principal investigators (current and interested) and units on opportunities related to intellectual property.\n3.) Innovation Partnerships & Technology Transfer Support\nCollaborate with technology transfer teams to identify opportunities for industry partnerships, commercialization, and innovation programming.\nSupport innovation-related initiatives such as workshops, pitch sessions, and partnership development activities.\nEngage on-campus resources for entrepreneurship and technology transfer.\nEnsure compliance with Bayh-Dole Act.\n4.) TRAC Management Portfolio\nServe as the ORSA liaison to TRAC.\nWork with assessment team on development of AU capacity plan for technology transfer, intellectual property, and research translation support.\nParticipate in regular TRAC meetings.\nProduce regular reports and updates to TRAC and ORSA.\nIdentify opportunities for collaboration between TRAC, ORSA, and other entities across campus.\n5.) Data Infrastructure & Security\nCoordinate data security and infrastructure plan development across campus.\nIdentify relevant personnel and efforts across campus.\nManage external partners in plan development and implementation.\nProduce data infrastructure and security enhancement report for VPRI and ensure the report is current.\nCompetencies:\nDeveloping Plans.\nMaking Accurate Judgments and Decisions.\nAcquiring and Analyzing Information.\nPrioritizing and Organizing.\nDisplaying Creativity. \nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nFull-time.\n35 hours per week.\nSalary Range:\n$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually.\nRequired Education and Experience:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent.\n2 - 4 years of relevant experience.\nPreferred Education and Experience:\nMaster’s Degree or equivalent.\n3 - 5 years of experience in related field.\nOther Duties:\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nBenefits\nAU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.\nOther Details\nHiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.\n\nEmployees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.\n\nPlease note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nAmerican University is an E-Verify employer.\n\nCurrent American University Employees\nAmerican University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.\nContact Us\nFor more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email .\nAmerican University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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