Job Summary
Assists in grant proposal development including facilitating proposal planning proposal writing and editing complementing central preaward support; develops workshops to educate faculty on funding opportunities and grant writing; monitors and submit reports through Mentis (UTAs Grant Software System).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Grant proposal development: Interpret RFPs or sponsor guidelines facilitate PI planning meetings develop documents checklist proofread assist in writing and editing complex technical proposals including improving graphics assist with budget preparation and budget justifications facilitate institutional letters of commitment review subaward proposal documents for compliance and other postaward issues and assign risk levels when needed. Check the research award information systems and other data for accuracy and congruency with the proposal materials; work with central university research office to support successful submission of proposal. The role will have a secondary reporting line to the central university research office Maintain funding opportunity information to identify and solicit grants from; inform faculty members of grant opportunities; Organize proposal development workshops / seminars for popular funding opportunities (e.g. NSF CAREER for potential PIs; Maintain a comprehensive list of federal and private funding agencies. Keep abreast of various sponsors grant requirements. Maintain College research data check status and updates of grant submission through UTAs Mentis Grant Software System for data reporting and assists in developing more efficient methods and procedures for grant management. Coordinate with other University offices other institutions of higher education or funding agencies in connection with grants and research activities. Perform other duties (including meeting coordination for Associate Dean of Research) as assigned. Oversee and coordinates special projects for the college.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree with three 3 years of related experience in grant writing/management grant proposal development or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education experience in grant preparation and development proposal editing and writing and proficiency with PeopleSoft & Microsoft Office Suite products. Ability to efficiently and effectively interact faculty and staff members; strong organizational and documenthandling skills. Detailoriented with accuracy in typing and spelling. Proficiency in the evaluations observations analysis and reporting of financial data.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. We offer a flexible work arrangement with a preferred hybrid schedule (workfromhome and inoffice).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority