Grant and Program Specialist

99937BR

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Grant Proposal Writer

Job Description

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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We’re seeking a Grant and Program Specialist to support the efforts of the Innovation and Emerging Initiatives (IEI) unit at EdPlus. IEI is a unique hub of global grants-funded projects, ed tech innovations, data for research projects, and innovative partnerships. The Grant and Program Specialist will prepare grant applications, narratives, and stakeholder presentation materials that align with requirements and guidelines. Additionally, this role will work across a portfolio of special projects (domestic and international) to support project launch, administration, facilitation, and development of key deliverables. 

Essential Duties:
Supports funding activities and development of innovative project proposals: 

• Responsible for developing and delivering written content for grant proposals; guides the overall development of proposals.
• Supports coordination of teams responsible for cowriting and codeveloping grant proposals including preparation of proposal graphics to ensure timelines and standards are met.
• Tracks grant applications, awards, and related communications; prepares a variety of periodic status reports.
• Curates and edits existing proposal content to ensure compliance with documented funder requirements and guidelines.
• Regularly researches funding opportunities from a variety of agencies or other private foundations and organizations.

Assists with emerging initiatives/project set-up and ongoing success: 

• Coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications to support a variety of special projects.
• Establishes and monitors project expectations; works to ensure optimal team effectiveness and timely delivery of project outcomes.
• Works to support project success by completing necessary tasks and developing key deliverables.
• Responds to inquiries regarding project status; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success.
• Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff, and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives.
• Assists in the development and facilitation of design thinking sessions for project teams and stakeholders; incorporates session deliverables into project planning documents and communicates applicable action items with project teams.

Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Journalism, Communications or closely related field appropriate to area of assignment AND five (5) years of experience in technical or grant writing, editing or publishing; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Demonstrated strength and excellence in business/grants writing.
• Evidence of comfort with public speaking and leading in a business setting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others performing work in a team environment.
• Evidence of excellent organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Interest in project management.
• Evidence of being a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity.

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• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Job Family

Grants & Proposals

Department Name

EdPlus Innov & Emerging Init

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $70,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

17-April-2024-EXTENDED

Essential Duties

Please see above.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Journalism, Communications or closely related field appropriate to area of assignment AND five (5) years of experience in technical or grant writing, editing or publishing; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Please see above.

Working Environment

EdPlus at ASU is located at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting or standing. Daily use of desktop or laptop computer is required. Ability to clearly communicate verbally in English, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential duties. Regular review of completed tasks.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is not a fully remote position.)

Department Statement

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the university charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of inclusion and through the diversity of our employees. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.