Technical/Grant Writer

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 536,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture invites applications for a Technical/Grant Writer who will edit and craft grant proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role involves coordinating with faculty to identify funding opportunities and managing the end-to-end submission process.

Strong editing skills and experience communicating technical content to diverse audiences are essential. A collaborative, detail-oriented approach and the ability to translate science into fundable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication, journalism, English or closely related field; 3+ years grant writing experience.
• Experience editing scientific/technical content; provide writing samples.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide editing and scientific/technical writing services for grant proposals within the College of Agriculture.
• Build relationships with private and government funding agencies.
• Convene with faculty to identify grant opportunities for federal, foundational, and industry sponsors.
• Research faculty interests to align with funding opportunities.
• Manage grant applications through the university submission system.
• Prepare impact statements.

Skills

Editing/Writing

Grant writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in agricultural comm.

Master’s in related field

Job description

Posting Details

Position Title Technical/Grant Writer

Division College of Agriculture

Department Agricultural Science

Number of hours per week 37.5

Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Months per year Fiscal (12 months)

Job Type Full-Time

Campus Main Campus

Position Number 048990

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University College of Agriculture invites applicants for the role of Technical/Grant Writer.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide editing and scientific/technical writing services regarding grant proposal development for faculty within the College of Agriculture, to include copyedit of proposal content, including reviewing for compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Keeps abreast of sources for external funding and building strong relationships with private and government funding agencies.
• Convenes with faculty to identify and clarify grant opportunities for federal, foundational, and industry sponsors.
• Research and identify faculty research interests and strengths, to facilitate alignment with funding opportunities.
• Project management of the grant application process through the university submission system.
• Impact statement preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven, demonstrable experience in scientific/technical editing and writing. Applicants will be asked to submit examples of scientific/technical writing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication, journalism, English or closely related field and at least 3 years related experience in academic/technical/ grant writing; or a similar Master’s degree with two years of similar experience.
• Experience communicating complex, technical issues to various audiences.
• Experience working with others in a team environment to produce scholarly writing.
• Familiarity with agricultural and/or scientific content areas.
• Independent judgment, strong organization and communication skills, and superior customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas related to scientific research and research development.
• Ability to translate technical/scientific concepts into clear, concise language for inclusion in funding proposals.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date 08/03/2026

Close Date

Job Category Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number

Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10691

Reference Letter

References

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Minimum References Required 2

Recommendation Deadline