Research Associate, CECH Impact Accelerator Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. About the College The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side witheducators, athleticdirectors, community wellness experts,cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials.We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society. About the Department The Impact Accelerator, facilitated by the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH), was created to support the creation of evidence-based, research-driven, real-world solutions that make a difference in the community. The Impact Accelerator is designed to support CECH and University faculty, staff, and students in seeking external funding and serves as the College's research development office. This infrastructure also assists in increasing collaborative funding opportunities with our campus and community partners. Job Overview The Impact Accelerator is searching for a Research Associate. The Research Associate will assist the Impact Accelerator team in supporting the University of Cincinnati (UC) to increase external funding. This position will assist with the research and grant proposal development within CECH and the UC community. The selected candidate will work closely with the Impact Accelerator, 1819, and University grant teams as well as other internal and external stakeholders to prepare proposals and provide training and technical assistance for faculty, staff, and students. Selected candidates will report directly to the Research Director in the Impact Accelerator within the CECH Dean's Office. Funding for this position is based upon the availability of external funds. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Essential Functions Assist University faculty, staff, and students in grant writing and preparing grant proposal materials. Assist University faculty, staff, and students in research development and planning. Participate/assist in writing a variety of professional documents (technical reports; grant proposals; meeting notes; annual reports). Connect researchers with internal and external partners to create long-lasting collaborations. Create and implement grant and research-related trainings and materials for faculty, staff and students. Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts, dissemination plans, and presentations of research results. This position may supervise student workers. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Required Experience Two (2) years of experience