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JOB TITLE
Grant WriterLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Government & External RelationsDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
WPI is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Grant Writer/Manager to support faculty staff and institutional leadership in identifying and securing external funding for research academic programs student support initiatives and institutional priorities. This position will be responsible for researching funding opportunities developing and writing high-quality grant proposals managing submissions and overseeing post-award reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of grant processes within a higher education context along with exceptional communication organizational and relationship-building skills.Compensation depends on experience but is up to $70000 annually and includes excellent benefits: 4 weeks of paid time off plus an additional week off in late December during the universitys holiday shutdown 13 holidays comprehensive health dental and vision coverage a 9.5% retirement match after 12 months disability and life insurance tuition assistance (including full WPI tuition for dependents after 3 years) free access to the fitness center wellness resources and flexible summer hours.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grant Identification & Proposal Development:
- Research and track federal state foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with institutional goals and academic initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty department heads and administrators to develop compelling proposals and grant narratives.
- Write and edit grant proposals letters of intent supporting documents and budget justifications.
- Ensure alignment with institutional priorities and funding agency requirements.
Grants Management & Compliance:
- Maintain a centralized grants calendar monitoring deadlines renewal opportunities and reporting schedules.
- Coordinate the internal review and approval process for grant submissions.
- Oversee post-award functions including compliance with funder guidelines documentation and timely reporting.
- Liaise with the finance and research offices to develop accurate budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility.
Relationship & Capacity Building:
- Foster relationships with program officers funding agencies and philanthropic partners.
- Serve as a resource for faculty and staff by offering guidance and training on grant development and proposal writing.
- Track funding trends in higher education and disseminate relevant opportunities to campus stakeholders.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in relevant field.
- Minimum 35 years of successful grant writing and management experience ideally within higher education or a related research environment.
- Demonstrated success in securing federal and foundation grants (e.g. NSF NIH DOE private foundations).
- Strong writing editing and research skills with the ability to translate complex academic projects into accessible compelling narratives.
- Knowledge of grant lifecycle management budget preparation and post-award compliance.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Employment Type
Full-Time
