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Department
Research Pre-Award
Job Summary
Find and match grant opportunities for university researchers/scholars, write proposals, and conduct final edit of grant proposals.
Job Description
SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meet with faculty members to discuss their research interests and funding needs
Create and maintain database of faculty expertise
Create and maintain schedule of proposal deadlines
Identify opportunities for collaboration across campus and with local business/industry
Create and update templates for standard portions of proposals
Provide research support for the content development as well as stylistic and substantive editing of documents and presentation materials.
Conduct reference- and fact-checking as well as preparation of evidence tables to ensure that documents and presentations are well-organized, well-written, and adhere to appropriate conventions of standard written English
Assemble and write proposals and other materials in coordination with researchers, regional partners, and other Office of Research members
Proofread all materials to ensure that the format, organization, alignment, and spacing of copy and graphics are consistent and adhere to established standards for grant/contract agency
Oversee strategic development of grant proposals by PIs, including encouragement of early identification of opportunities, training of PIs, facilitation of proposal preparation, and enhancement of proposal quality prior to submission (e.g. pre-review of editorial and technical aspects); minimize preparation burden on PIs and ensure high-quality customer service
Develop network of internal/external technical and editorial reviewers as needed and utilize their services as needed for grant proposals
Coordinate grant development training for PIs and proposal development administrators; work with Compliance & Training Officer to ensure training quality, implementation, and outcomes
Collaborate as needed with Vice Chancellor for Research, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, and other constituents on university-wide grant proposal development and submission
Discover and implement best practices; report on Office of Research proposal and scholarly development success and efficiency. Maintain accurate and timely records to track progress of multiple projects and deliverables. Provide regular updates for faculty members and project leadership
Attend conferences or visit program officers as directed by the Manager of Research Development
Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Research Development
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
3 years of experience in grant writing or a closely related field; excellent organizational and communication skills
Thorough understanding of grammar rules
Attention to detail and accuracy, with demonstrated ability to create high-quality documents that effectively and clearly convey research concepts and recommendations to targeted audiences, communicating key messages clearly and concisely.
Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary contributors through multiple cycles of editing and revision to produce coherent and authoritative final documents.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work collegially with small, close-knit teams.
Expertise in standard Office software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and current web browsers (Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox)
Ability to monitor and utilize existing digital databases, forms, and workflows to process and track requests for…