Description

Summary:
Under general direction, coordinates work of teams to develop proposal ideas, resources, timelines, assignments and researches funding sources to design and prepare grants, proposals and associated budgets in accordance with grant/sponsor standards and requirements. Works closely and in conjunction with deans, researchers, and faculty to identify and prioritize grant and proposal opportunities in support of strategic initiatives, objectives and goals.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Researches new funding sources from a variety of agencies or other private foundations and organizations; disseminates information on funding opportunities to staff, researchers and faculty partners.
• Establishes and maintains close liaisons with community organizations, state and federal government agencies, and professional organizations involved with development of projects and proposals.
• Consolidates, writes, edits, or rewrites proposal input; assists in development of proposals with emphasis on sponsor/grant identification and budget preparation; interprets sponsoring agency guidelines to ensure compliance with guidelines and requirements.
• Prepares regular and complex special reports, financial statements, forms or studies for sponsor and researcher.
• Transforms development and fund-raising opportunities into grants and proposals with the deans and researchers, using their cultivation and solicitation strategies on lead prospects.
• Works closely with college leadership to identify and prioritize resource development opportunities.
• Develops outlines, timelines, staffing, budgets and college/institute boilerplate templates for grant proposals according to funding guidelines.
• Coordinates teams responsible for writing and developing grant proposals to ensure timelines and standards are met.
• Consults with faculty to provide technical advice in the area of proposal presentation and dissemination of information that can be used in the grant proposal revision process.
• Facilitates workshops for and provides technical assistance to staff, faculty, administrators and teams in the area of grant writing and development to ensure understanding of competitive grant requirements, application process and compliance with award requirements.
• Tracks grant applications, awards and follows up with funding agency as appropriate; prepares a variety of periodic status reports.
• Researches, reviews and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines from government agencies and foundations to determine if appropriate and optimal response format.
• Monitors grant compliance including funding levels, expenditures and operational activities.
• Customizes layouts to reflect both guidelines and mission of funding agency to which the grant proposal will be submitted.
• Creates and produces graphics and charts that support the grant narrative.
• Administers major contracts and negotiates contractual provisions as needed.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Journalism, Communications or closely related field appropriated to the area of assignment AND Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in technical or grant writing, editing or publishing; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of research methods and grant/contract administration.
• Knowledge of contemporary writing styles used in preparation of grant/proposals.
• Knowledge of project management, budgeting and forecasting principles, practices and methods.
• Skill in reading and interpreting a variety of complex documents.
• Skill in critical thinking and problem solving related to developing integrated solutions.
• Skill in developing and nurturing cooperative relationships with varying stakeholders.
• Skill in designing resource tools, materials and presentations for writing proposals.
• Skill in database management applications.
• Skill in leadership practice and principles.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply government regulations and proposal guidelines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team exercising a high degree in initiative.
• Ability to perform a variety of statistical calculations.
• Ability to utilize effective communication, problem solving and listening skills to positively influence a variety of audiences and efficiently identify issues, concerns and interests and provide effective solutions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects effectively to meet office and proposal deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with an ethnically and culturally diverse population