Environmental Grants & Proposals Lead

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of proposal development for the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI). This role coordinates pre-proposal planning, drafting, editing, and final submission, working closely with PIs and campus offices to secure funding for diverse research projects.

The position requires strong writing, communication, and project-management skills, with a focus on delivering timely, compelling proposals and adhering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and two years progressively responsible experience in proposal submission activities for private, local, state or federal grants or contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs in grant management and timely submission, including scheduling kickoff and planning meetings, providing checklists, serve as coordinator between team members, point person for internal and external portals.
• Assist PIs in developing quality proposal submissions. Connect faculty to on-campus resources and data, liaise between offices on campus, create and provide relevant templates.
• Coordinate and provide resources to support visual graphics and illustrations on proposals.
• Develop and maintain metrics and strategies on proposals for the assigned areas. Prospecting funding opportunities, understanding and communicating the funding landscape.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UNT policies and procedures as well as sponsor, state, and federal regulations governing submissions of proposals for external funding.

Skills

Proposal writing

Communication skills

RFP analysis

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of North Texas is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of proposal development for the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI). This role coordinates pre-proposal planning, drafting, editing, and final submission, working closely with PIs and campus offices to secure funding for diverse research projects.

The position requires strong writing, communication, and project-management skills, with a focus on delivering timely, compelling proposals and adhering