Grantsmanship Development Specialist

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Grantsmanship Development Professional to advance grantsmanship across its research enterprise, working with faculty to enhance proposal narratives and funding strategies.

The role involves delivering grantsmanship workshops, outreach activities, and high-level editing support, under the Director of the Office for Strategic Research Development. It emphasizes collaboration with faculty and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent with 2 years of professional experience.
• Master’s or PhD in a STEM discipline
• Superior editing and proofreading skills
• 3 years of experience editing scientific/academic writing
• 5 years of experience working with academic faculty
• Broad lay knowledge of academic research
• Demonstrated breadth of academic interests
• Knowledge of the federal grant landscape
• Experience writing, developing, editing, administering, or contributing to grant proposals to NSF and NIH
• Experience mentoring, coaching, advising, or instructing in an academic setting
• Public speaking ability

Responsibilities

• Assist academic research faculty in developing funding strategies and grant narratives.
• Develop grantsmanship workshops and outreach to the university.
• Coordinate large multi-institution proposals and edit documents for clarity and compliance.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Planning and organization

Verbal and written communication

Customer service orientation

Initiative

People management

Research knowledge in large academic机构

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Grantsmanship Development Professional to advance grantsmanship across its research enterprise, working with faculty to enhance proposal narratives and funding strategies.

The role involves delivering grantsmanship workshops, outreach activities, and high-level editing support, under the Director of the Office for Strategic Research Development. It emphasizes collaboration with faculty and program leadership.