Grants & Development Strategist

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University seeks a Grants and Development Specialist in the Research and Sponsored Programs division to support CHHS leadership with pre-award tasks, proposal development, and fundraising activities. You will identify funding opportunities and coordinate with ORSP to prepare competitive, compliant grants.

Requirements include a Master’s degree with 2 years’ experience (or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years), plus experience in development, fundraising, grant writing, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience or bachelor’s degree with 4 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience in development and fundraising, grant writing, research administration, public relations, customer service/support, or related field.
• Prior higher education administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to CHHS leadership for pre-award tasks and external grants.
• Develop and execute proposals with input from the CHHS Director and ORSP.
• Collaborate with ORSP to submit grant proposals following university procedures.

Skills

Grant writing

Development/fundraising

Research administration

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University seeks a Grants and Development Specialist in the Research and Sponsored Programs division to support CHHS leadership with pre-award tasks, proposal development, and fundraising activities. You will identify funding opportunities and coordinate with ORSP to prepare competitive, compliant grants.

Requirements include a Master’s degree with 2 years’ experience (or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years), plus experience in development, fundraising, grant writing, and