Grant Proposal Architect

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) seeks a Proposal Development Specialist, Coordinator, or Senior Coordinator to join the Office of Research Development. The role focuses on editing and coordinating proposals for faculty and collaborators, with opportunities to coach and guide across disciplines.

The position supports large-scale, interdisciplinary projects, emphasizes editing excellence, and requires strong communication, organization, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Edit single investigator and small group grant proposals and provide editorial support for colleagues developing large, complex proposals.
• Coordinate development of large-scale, collaborative proposals.
• Coach faculty about best practices for proposal writing; prepare faculty to network with program officers.
• Co-authoring, reviewing, and refining individual investigator and small group grant applications; manage development of large-scale collaborative proposals.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a relevant scientific discipline

Master’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) seeks a Proposal Development Specialist, Coordinator, or Senior Coordinator to join the Office of Research Development. The role focuses on editing and coordinating proposals for faculty and collaborators, with opportunities to coach and guide across disciplines.

The position supports large-scale, interdisciplinary projects, emphasizes editing excellence, and requires strong communication, organization, and project management skills.