Grant Proposal Specialist, Research & Funding

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Grant Writer to identify grant opportunities, draft proposals, and perform final editing for research proposals. You will work with faculty to align research aims with funder priorities, maintain proposal timelines, and ensure high-quality documents.

The role requires strong grammar, meticulous proofreading, and collaborative skills to coordinate with researchers and regional partners. A bachelor’s degree and grant‑writing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• 3+ years of grant writing or related experience
• Strong editing and grammar skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and projects
• Experience with templates and proposal formats
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly in writing and speech

Responsibilities

• Meet with faculty to discuss research interests and funding needs
• Create and maintain database of faculty expertise
• Maintain schedule of proposal deadlines
• Identify opportunities for collaboration across campus and with external partners
• Develop templates for standard portions of proposals
• Edit and finalize grant proposals and supporting materials
• Coordinate with PIs and Office of Research staff on proposal development
• Proofread documents for formatting, grammar, and consistency
• Support training and development for proposal development staff
• Attend conferences or meetings as directed by the Manager of Research Development

Skills

Grant writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office

Research support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Grant Writer to identify grant opportunities, draft proposals, and perform final editing for research proposals. You will work with faculty to align research aims with funder priorities, maintain proposal timelines, and ensure high-quality documents.

The role requires strong grammar, meticulous proofreading, and collaborative skills to coordinate with researchers and regional partners. A bachelor’s degree and grant‑writing experience are essential.