Grant Development Lead — Research Funding

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Education benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Grants Specialist, Research Development to support researchers by identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and assisting in award administration.

duties include coordinating proposal logistics, clarifying roles among investigators, and facilitating communication among faculty, research administration, and institutional partners throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field is required.
• 4 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting positions.
• Applicants with significant additional professional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and assist with proposal preparation and processing.
• Negotiate contracts and assist in awarding and reporting processes.
• Coordinate with researchers, RDO, and partners to manage proposals and ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance on proposal development and submission per sponsor and university guidelines.
• Negotiate and process awards and support contract modifications as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Grants management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field

Tools

None

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Grants Specialist, Research Development to support researchers by identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and assisting in award administration.

duties include coordinating proposal logistics, clarifying roles among investigators, and facilitating communication among faculty, research administration, and institutional partners throughout the process.