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Grants Writer (Part-Time)
Location: Houston, TX 77070 (On-site)
Pay Rate: 20.29 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
About the Company
Our client, a large public higher education system based in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Part Time Grants Writer to support system level grant reporting and compliance efforts.
About the Role
This temporary role is ideal for a detail-oriented writer with strong analytical skills and experience translating data into clear, compliance focused narratives for state or federal grants.
Responsibilities
- Collect, review, and synthesize program, enrollment, labor market, and performance data required for grant reporting.
- Collaborate with campus leadership, faculty, workforce programs, and institutional reporting teams to gather supporting documentation and verify data accuracy.
- Draft, edit, and format narrative components of grant reports to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with federal and state guidelines.
- Prepare summaries, charts, tables, and supporting materials that explain findings, trends, and recommendations.
- Maintain tracking systems for data submissions, documentation, and reporting deadlines.
- Ensure all submitted reports meet standards for accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
- Communicate outstanding data needs, errors, or follow up items to stakeholders.
- Prepare internal briefing materials and presentations for leadership review.
- Support cross campus coordination and assist with training or guidance related to the data collection process.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support grant compliance and institutional initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Two to three years of professional writing experience including grants, reports, technical documents, research summaries, or academic writing.
- Experience with data interpretation including tables, charts, and trend analysis.
- Familiarity with compliance-based evidence driven writing.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to translate data into clear and concise narrative summaries.
- Knowledge of grant reporting processes with preference for Perkins V or similar state or federal compliance frameworks.
- Ability to interpret institutional data, workforce labor market information, and enrollment trends.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in written work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when coordinating with multiple departments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word and data management tools.
- Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple reporting tasks, and maintain documentation for audit purposes.
This is a contract role beginning January 26, 2026, and ending March 27, 2026.
ETC is an E-Verify Company