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Lead Writer - Grant-Writing Specialist
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Position Number: 5724610
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Lead Writer - Grant-Writing Specialist
Lubbock
39040BR
EDUC Administration General

Position Description
Responsible for writing grant/technical/proposals assigned by the Administration and Faculty. These proposals, requesting contributions, are submitted to individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental entities. Responsibilities include assignments from, as well as, coordinating the efforts of faculty and staff to produce high-quality grant proposals.

Major/Essential Functions

Identifying funding opportunities relevant to the college's needs and objectives. This involves researching and monitoring grant offerings from government agencies, foundations, and private entities that support educational initiatives.
Facilitating collaborations among faculty members, helping to form teams that can apply for interdisciplinary, larger and more complex grants.
Leading and supporting faculty in conceptualizing research studies, ensuring high-quality implementation, and defining and measuring outcomes for educational research at the federal, state, and local levels.
Assisting faculty in crafting clear and persuasive narratives.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or related field. Six years experience in proposal/technical writing. Education and experience can exchange on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel)
Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data
Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria, and funding cycles
Ability to identify and evaluate potential funding sources
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment while managing many simultaneous projects
Grant writing experience, with an education focus (e.g., special education, educational leadership, educational psychology, counselor education, curriculum & instruction, STEM education, language and literacy, bilingual education, educational technology, teacher education)
Previous state or federal grant applications, submission, approval, and management
Proven track record of securing new funding opportunities
Highly organized with the ability to implement a tracking system for funding opportunities

Minimum Hire Rate
4000

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.