Grant Proposal Strategist

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

The Howard University’s Office of Research is seeking a Proposal Development Specialist to support faculty and research teams in pursuing external funding. The specialist will help translate ideas into compelling sponsor-responsive proposals and build sustainable funding strategies across Howard's research enterprise.

This role involves collaboration with faculty, cross-disciplinary teams, and multiple sponsors, contributing to the university’s research mission and capacity building in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in proposal development and grant writing is preferred.
• Ability to analyze funding opportunities and sponsor criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide proposal development support to faculty and research teams pursuing external funding.
• Translate research ideas into compelling sponsor-responsive proposals and build funding strategies.
• Develop outlines, templates, and guidance for strong applications and sponsor requirements.
• Review drafts for clarity, organization, and alignment with reviewer criteria.

Job description

The Howard University’s Office of Research is seeking a Proposal Development Specialist to support faculty and research teams in pursuing external funding. The specialist will help translate ideas into compelling sponsor-responsive proposals and build sustainable funding strategies across Howard's research enterprise.

This role involves collaboration with faculty, cross-disciplinary teams, and multiple sponsors, contributing to the university’s research mission and capacity building in a dynamic