Grant Proposal Architect - Research Funding Lead

Diné College; Tsaile (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diné College in the Navajo Nation seeks a Proposal Developer for the Office of Research, Innovation, and Practice on the Tsaile/Shiprock Campus. Under supervision, you identify funding sources, write and coordinate large proposals, and collaborate with the Pre-Award Coordinator to ensure timely submission.

You will edit narratives, develop budgets, review sponsor guidelines, and support faculty and researchers throughout the proposal process, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Two years of grant writing/proposal development experience.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and format comprehensive proposal narratives, budgets, and justifications.
• Coordinate team formation, drafting, and revision of major grant proposals.
• Ensure timely submission with the Pre-Award Coordinator and supporting documents.
• Identify funding opportunities from governmental, foundation, and other sponsors.
• Review RFPs and sponsor guidelines; summarize requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Strong written communication

Editing

Organizing information

Researching funding opportunities

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Diné College in the Navajo Nation seeks a Proposal Developer for the Office of Research, Innovation, and Practice on the Tsaile/Shiprock Campus. Under supervision, you identify funding sources, write and coordinate large proposals, and collaborate with the Pre-Award Coordinator to ensure timely submission.

You will edit narratives, develop budgets, review sponsor guidelines, and support faculty and researchers throughout the proposal process, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal