Grant Writer

University of New Orleans; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Department Research Pre-Award professional to find grant opportunities, write proposals, and edit grant documents. You will meet with faculty, manage deadlines, and coordinate with researchers and external partners.

The role requires strong grammar, editing, and collaboration skills, plus experience in grant writing and proposal development. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s preferred. Position is open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of experience in grant writing or a closely related field; excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of grammar rules.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to produce high-quality documents.
• Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary contributors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work in small teams.
• Expertise in standard Office software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Meet with faculty to discuss research interests and funding needs.
• Create and maintain database of faculty expertise.
• Create and maintain schedule of proposal deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration across campus.
• Create and update templates for standard portions of proposals.
• Provide research support for content development and editing of documents.
• Conduct reference- and fact-checking; prepare evidence tables.
• Assemble and write proposals in coordination with researchers and partners.
• Proofread materials to ensure formatting and standards are met.
• Oversee development of grant proposals; train PIs and proposal admins.
• Collaborate with Vice Chancellor for Research and others on proposal development and submission.
• Report on proposal and scholarly development progress; maintain records.
• Attend conferences or visit program officers as directed by Manager of Research Development.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager of Research Development.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Editing

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Writing samples

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.

Department Research Pre-Award Job Summary

Find and match grant opportunities for university researchers/scholars, write proposals, and conduct final edit of grant proposals.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities

• Meet with faculty members to discuss their research interests and funding needs
• Create and maintain database of faculty expertise
• Create and maintain schedule of proposal deadlines
• Identify opportunities for collaboration across campus and with local business/industry
• Create and update templates for standard portions of proposals
• Provide research support for the content development as well as stylistic and substantive editing of documents and presentation materials.
• Conduct reference- and fact-checking as well as preparation of evidence tables to ensure that documents and presentations are well-organized, well-written, and adhere to appropriate conventions of standard written English
• Assemble and write proposals and other materials in coordination with researchers, regional partners, and other Office of Research members
• Proofread all materials to ensure that the format, organization, alignment, and spacing of copy and graphics are consistent and adhere to established standards for grant/contract agency
• Oversee strategic development of grant proposals by PIs, including encouragement of early identification of opportunities, training of PIs, facilitation of proposal preparation, and enhancement of proposal quality prior to submission (e.g. pre-review of editorial and technical aspects); minimize preparation burden on PIs and ensure high-quality customer service
• Develop network of internal/external technical and editorial reviewers as needed and utilize their services as needed for grant proposals
• Coordinate grant development training for PIs and proposal development administrators; work with Compliance & Training Officer to ensure training quality, implementation, and outcomes
• Collaborate as needed with Vice Chancellor for Research, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, and other constituents on university-wide grant proposal development and submission
• Discover and implement best practices; report on Office of Research proposal and scholarly development success and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and timely records to track progress of multiple projects and deliverables.
• Provide regular updates for faculty members and project leadership
• Attend conferences or visit program officers as directed by the Manager of Research Development
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Research Development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 3 years of experience in grant writing or a closely related field; excellent organizational and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of grammar rules
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with demonstrated ability to create high-quality documents that effectively and clearly convey research concepts and recommendations to targeted audiences, communicating key messages clearly and concisely.
• Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary contributors through multiple cycles of editing and revision to produce coherent and authoritative final documents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work collegially with small, close‑knit teams.
• Expertise in standard Office software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and current web browsers (Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox)
• Ability to monitor and utilize existing digital databases, forms, and workflows to process and track requests for grant writing services
• Ability to organize time and multiple projects efficiently and effectively to meet the demands of competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to conceptualize graphics and other visual aids that support and enhance text.
• Ability to work productively with great autonomy and minimal supervision, and equally able to take direction, elicit input from others, and respond to feedback.
• Ability to make effective presentations to faculty members and other authors in face-to-face meetings and on telephone conference calls.
• Writing samples required

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• 5 or more years of experience in grant writing or a closely related field
• Portfolio of successfully funded federal grants

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.

Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.

About LSU New Orleans

LSU New Orleans is the only R2 public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, and one of just four public colleges in Louisiana to hold that designation. R2 status opens the doors to competitive federal research grants that flow preferentially to classified research universities. It anchors the university’s power to recruit research-active faculty, to sustain doctor programs of national standing, and to signal to businesses and investors that New Orleans possesses the intellectual infrastructure a knowledge economy demands. Located along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, LSU New Orleans’ research excellence and urban relevance provide an opportunity for the institution to become a leading public research partner in one of America’s most exciting and vibrant metropolitan areas. New Orleans has always faced challenges that call for research driven solutions including coastal land loss, educational achievement gaps, affordability, public safety, and workforce shortages. LSU New Orleans can strengthen its research activity as a tool for public problem solving as well as economic impact by leveraging the scale, reputation, infrastructure, and global reach of the LSU enterprise while remaining deeply connected to the city it serves. With more than 5,500 students and the support of approximately 248 faculty serving the College of Liberal Arts & Human Development, The college of Sciences, The Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering, the Henry Berstein College of Business Administration, and six distinct schools, the campus remains committed to honoring its founding vision and continuing to play a critical role in the region. Opened in 1958 on the site of a former U.S. Naval Air Station as the region’s first fully integrated public university, LSU New Orleans was created after years of coordinated efforts from civic leaders and residents who believed that an accessible public institution of higher education was vital to the city’s future. Located only 15 minutes away from downtown and the French Quarter, the university occupies a 195‑acre campus in one of the nicest residential areas of the city.Since its first commencement exercises in 1962, the university has conferred more than 80,000 degrees creating an extensive network of Privateer Alumni that includes prominent local leaders in fields such as business, tourism, athletics, government, and academia. The university is also an important catalyst of socio‑economic mobility for the region. Its student body includes a significant share of first‑generation students, working students, adult learners, and veterans.The institution has grown from a commuter‑oriented campus into a comprehensive urban research university with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in distinctive academic categories tied to the city and region. Its evolution has been inseparable from the story of New Orleans; an internationally recognized city of creativity, resilience, industry, cultural influence, and global connectivity. As one of the most strategically important cities in America, New Orleans’s economy is rooted in legacy sectors such as energy, maritime commerce, tourism, healthcare, and international trade. Recently, the city has expanded its economic portfolio to include areas such as coastal restoration, film and media production, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The city’s strengths are the university’s opportunities. New Orleans needs talent, civic leadership, resilient infrastructure, healthcare innovation, artists, and entrepreneurs. This combination of culture, commerce and connectivity gives LSU New Orleans a set of dynamic factors that allows it to serve as both an access institution and a problem‑solving university as it reinvents itself beginning this summer. LSU New Orleans Welcomes Job Applicants from Varied Backgrounds LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.