Grant Development Specialist

Job Summary:

The Grant Development Specialist position will contribute to a portfolio of grant development related services and resources offered the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS).
This position will target the specialized needs of CALS faculty by developing and implementing a suite of programs and services designed to increase the competitiveness of proposals submitted for intramural and extramural funding, focusing on larger trans-disciplinary grants. The position requires research development content knowledge-including grant writing and editing skills, experience with faculty research mentorship/development activities, and strong communication skills. Specific on-the-job training and mentoring will be provided to the Grant Development Specialist to allow the development of a deep knowledge of nursing science and interdisciplinary research programs. The Grant Development Specialist position reports to the Assistant Dean for Research.
As the Grant Development Specialist, you will be responsible for shepherding teams to develop funding proposals from a variety of sources, including government agencies, foundations, and other grant-making institutions.
-Act as the project manager for a portfolio of larger grant projects including initial shepherding of project team, assisting with proposal submission, tracking application deadlines, and maintaining records of submitted and awarded grants.
-Coordinate the development and preparation of grant applications through clearly written compelling, and persuasive grant proposals to secure funding from various sources.
-Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff to gather information, data, and budget details necessary for grant proposals, facilitate terms, and provide guidance related to all grant proposals and awards.
-Identify potential funding sources and maintain a database of grant opportunities in support of strategic University initiatives.
-Design, develop, and implement grant development programmatic activities tailored to CALS faculty to improve their success in grantsmanship.
The ideal candidate will possess:
-Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and to build partnerships
-Strong analytical and writing skills
-Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
-Strong organizational skills
-Independent problem solving and analytical skills
-Outgoing and energetic service-oriented approach
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:
Works directly with principal investigator(s) and/or research program director(s) to carry out research administrative functions related sponsored grants, agreements, or award management (proposal preparation through closeout).

• 20% Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
• 30% Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
• 10% Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
• 10% May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators
• 5% Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
• 5% Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met
• 20% Serves as pre-grant specialist to perform review of assembled proposals prior to submission

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in any STEM field

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
-1 year of experience working with grant proposals or grant administration (e.g., working with common elements of grant proposals such as budget, budget justification, statements of work, etc.; gather information; facilitate terms)
-Knowledge of, or professional experience with, searching for and identifying funding opportunities (e.g., use online sources to find funding such as Grants.gov, FedBizOpps, Pivot, Grant Forward, SPIN, and GrantSelect; determine project and funding alignment; facilitate contact with sponsors)
-Project management (e.g., plan/develop projects; facilitate/monitor project progress; troubleshoot obstacles; organizing complex tasks; implementing and adhering to deadlines; maintaining records)
-Reviewing and editing research documents, awards, and/or contracts
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience working on research projects at an institution of higher education
-Knowledge of management with sponsored programs in an institution of higher education
-Budget-building and budget-management experience

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
The selected candidate may choose to work remotely from an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf  

Additional Information:

-A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate.
-A one-year evaluation period will be required.
-The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:
-Resume (required): Detail your educational and professional background
-Cover letter (required): Refer to your related work experience
-References (required): List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your Application Materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Contact:

Jen Herbert
[email protected]
608-265-4204
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Administrative Spec(SC029)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/RESEARCH DIV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

294371-AS

 
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