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Grant Writer
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Position Number: 5058121
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Grant Writer
Lubbock
36497BR
Media and Communication

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
The proposal developer/writer will work closely with faculty researchers to achieve the following essential functions:

Assist CoMC faculty with applying for grants to support the growth of the college's in-person and online/distance course offerings
Aid in identifying and developing opportunities for CoMC faculty to pursue a broad range extramural funding sources.
Serve as a liaison with research development personnel from university central administration as well as proposal developers from other units across campus and partner institutions to facilitate interdisciplinary funding proposals.
Help develop proposals in partnership with individual faculty, research teams from within the College, or interdisciplinary clusters examining diverse subjects
Assist faculty with editing of proposal content (e.g., research plan, project narrative, etc).
Assist faculty in submission of proposals through TTU Office of Research Services

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

Preferred Qualifications

Communication/media educational, professional background, or subject area depth of knowledge and appreciation
Experience in grant writing and/or technical writing
Appreciation for interdisciplinary collaboration
Basic knowledge of budgeting
Ability to multi-task and advance multiple projects simultaneously

Although no previous experience with proposal development or submission is required, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness and interest in learning both the proposal development process and the identification of funding opportunities for a diverse array of sources including government, corporate, foundation, and/or other funding sources.

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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.