Senior Writer and Proposal Developer

The Human Resources Department announces the position of Senior Writer and Proposal Developer reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

Responsibilities include: plans grant seeking strategies and sponsored research activities University-wide; advises School Deans, faculty, and administrators on funding opportunities as well as the design and fundability of programs and projects; manages the grant seeking process and establishes quality procedures and standards for prospect research, prospect cultivation, proposal development, and grant stewardship; writes grant proposals for submission to foundations, corporations, and government agencies; contributes to the conceptualization and design of proposed programs and projects, including budget development; reviews and approves final drafts of proposal documents assigned to Assistant Directors; establishes and enforces procedures for grant management, including review and approval of checklists and selected grant progress reports assigned to the Assistant Directors; writes progress reports for selected grant-funded projects; advises on procedures for grant processing and on business office procedures for grant accounting; assists the Vice President in government relations activity; includes relating School-specific needs and capabilities with potential government funding opportunities at the state, federal, and local level and preparing materials to promote institutional projects to funding agencies; develops and conducts workshops and other opportunities for grant seeking awareness among faculty, administrators, and other staff; represents the University in contacts with grant makers; provides support for other Institutional Advancement efforts, as requested by the Vice President; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:    

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

• Seven years experience in grant seeking, including at least five years of experience in institutional advancement for higher education with primary responsibility for grant seeking.

• Much of the responsibility and day-to-day work in this position is time sensitive involving the pressure of frequent deadlines. Therefore, strong professional communication interpersonal/organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential.

• Ability to work with confidential information and materials.

• Infrequent travel required.

Exempt

Internal Application Deadline:       August 10, 2010

External Application Deadline:     Until Position Is Filled

Starting Date:    As Soon As Possible

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