Associate for Grant Development

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Associate for Grant Development
Posting Number 2022050EP

Position Information


Classification Title Assoc for Grant Develop/Comm
Working Title Associate for Grant Development
Classification Code 1584
RCW Exemption Criteria 16 - Principal Assistant
EWU Position Number E99871
CUPA Code
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range AE - 110
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $60,522 (minimum) up to $65,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2022
Term of Appointment 12
Location Cheney
County Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration N/A
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Posting Text


Job Summary
The Office of Grant and Research Development, Eastern Washington University is inviting qualified applicants to apply for our full-time Associate for Grant Development position.
The position will be part of the Grants Office team, under the direction of the Executive Director and Associate Director. The Associate for Grant Development will actively seek out, develop and submit appropriate and high-quality grant proposals that will help to grow programs and research enterprises.
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.
The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
Applications will be accepted until further notice; screening of applications will begin on July 11, 2022. Applications will be kept confidential, and references will not be contacted until candidates are notified.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.
Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/
Physical Demands
Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at [email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
To be considered qualified for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications defined below:
  • Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English or closely related field
  • General knowledge of grant applications and proposal submission
  • Strong writing, editing and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to take direction
  • Time management skills
  • Technological proficiency


Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience preparing successful applications/proposals for grants and contracts.
  • Experience in personalized relationship management and proposal development and submissions to foundations and corporations.
  • Prior experience in a university office of sponsored programs.
  • Working understanding of electronic research administration, including Grants.gov, Research.gov and eRA Commons
Other Skills and Abilities
The Associate for Grant Development must possess the following attributes:
  • Demonstrated skills relevant to proposal development and electronic submission of grant proposals.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, the ability to make complex decisions with a high level of initiative and judgment in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a proactive manner.
  • This individual must maintain a broad network of internal working relationships, and have up-to-date knowledge of university policies and procedures and federal, state and agency/sponsor regulations, laws and guidelines.
Work Schedule Type Other
Work Schedule
Typically M-F 8am – 5pm, but may be required to work evenings and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and other needs of the department.
Posting Date 06/23/2022
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 07/11/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
Position is open through until further notice; screening will begin on July 11, 2022. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
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    Application Types Accepted Application

    Job Duties


    % of Time 20
    Responsibility / Duty
    Research grant opportunities that will help to grow programs and research enterprises at the university.
    • Become familiar with the mission, objectives and needs of the university to seek appropriate grant opportunities effectively.
    • Routinely review and analyze funding databases, Grants.gov announcements, agency grant notification emails and other funders’ websites to identify funding opportunities.
    • Seek out grant opportunities that are appropriate to college and departmental needs.
    • Interpret grantor guidelines pertaining to specific proposals, and determine whether proposals meet agency review criteria and conform to university policies and procedures.
    • Support the pre-award activities of the executive director and associate director.
    • Communicate grant opportunities to executive director and associate director, and distribute information to EWU faculty and staff as appropriate.
    • Research issues of importance to the Grants Office as assigned by the executive director.
    • Advise and support executive director and associate director as appropriate.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 10
    Responsibility / Duty
    Work collaboratively with the campus community to grow proposal development.
    • Build relationships across campus to become effective in the position.
    • Participate in work groups for institution-wide projects requiring the cooperation of several departments/units.
    • Collaborate with the Development Team as directed by the executive director to identify and pursue grant opportunities that specifically support the University’s comprehensive campaign priorities and initiatives.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 70
    Responsibility / Duty
    Develop and serve as the principal writer on various grant applications including government, tribal, foundation and corporate funders.
    • Serve as principal writer in proposal development as directed Support faculty and EWU staff in their development of grant and contract proposals.
    • Assist with proposing ideas, designing, developing and writing proposals for college- and/or university-wide funding efforts.
    • Consult with faculty and administration to obtain information necessary for development of fundable institutional proposals, including information required to address specific grant criteria.
    • Modify and/or refine proposals to meet university requirements and funding agency’s guidelines.
    • Edit proposals for coherence and adherence to guidelines.
    • Proofread proposals for clarity, including correcting typographical and other writing errors.
    • Help develop letters of commitment for the signatures of president, provost and deans as needed for grant submission.
    • Interpret grant-makers’ electronic submission requirements and advise Grants Office staff and faculty submitting grants about these requirements.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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