Posting Information

Posting Number2024478

Posting/Functional TitleGrant Writer

University Pay Plan TitleSr Proposal Coordinator

LocationSan Marcos, Other - Remote work as negotiated is optional

DepartmentTranslational Health Research Center

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$5,416.67 - $6,750

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, journalism or a field related to grantsmanship and research

• 3+ years of full-time employment leading scientific and/or social scientific grant proposal development activities with university faculty and staff

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience writing successful grant proposals with faculty from multiple disciplines

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet grant submission timelines and achieve program goals

• Broad knowledge about a wide range of sponsors, foundations, and funding agencies relevant to THRC investigators

• Basic knowledge about various research methods and approaches to research

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with projects that can involve leadership and/or followership roles

• Ability to complete projects successfully, meeting all assigned deadlines

• Excellent skills to produce professional products using Word, Excel, Teams, and other Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience translating research publications and grants into products written for public audiences

• Experience writing technical reports and papers based on research

Job Description

Responsible for writing and submitting high-quality grant proposals and technical reports

Job Duties

• Identify and share state, federal, and foundation funding opportunities that align with the mission and goals of THRC

• Lead grant production writing and/or editing in collaboration with individual investigators, research teams, and Translational Health Research Center community partners.

• Create ongoing skill development opportunities, training programs, and/or online resources to assist prospective grant PIs at Texas State

• Serve as the primary resource for current information about federal and state grant regulations and guidelines for all THRC funded programs.

• Locate and share relevant funding opportunities from a variety of sources with multidisciplinary THRC investigators

• Demonstrate primary contributions to an increasing number of successful THRC grant proposals each year

• Write technical reports published by THRC to share research outcomes with public audiences

Additional Information to Applicants

Along with your resume and a cover letter, please attach a writing portfolio that includes at least two samples of grant writing and one sample of writing from a research paper or report.

Job Open Date04/23/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a cover letter., You will be required to electronically attach a list of references.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46473

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