Technical Writer

Southern University at New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition waiver for qualified employees

Job summary

A higher education institution in New Orleans is seeking a Technical Writer to assist with grant proposals and research projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, grant writing experience, and a background in working with faculty. This full-time position offers a salary range of $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 annually and includes benefits such as health and retirement options.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching, drafting, and monitoring proposals.
• Prepare and assemble proposals for funding agencies.
• Support faculty in writing grants.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Familiar with Federal Cost Accounting Standards

Experience working with faculty in a higher education setting

Advanced skills for Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service skills

Education

Two to three years of relevant experience

One to two years of higher education experience

Job description

Technical Writer (Pre‑Award), Grants & Sponsored Programs

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range/Grade: Salary Range: TBD

Reports to: Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs

Salary Range: $50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research

Industries: Higher Education

Overview: The Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs serves as the central headquarters for coordinating all grants, research projects and sponsored program activities. The Office partners with faculty, staff, and administrators to identify, apply for, and obtain resources in support of teaching, scholarship, research, and the university mission and the strategic plan.

Responsibilities

The Technical Writer‑Research/Pre‑Award Assistant will assist the Director with researching, drafting, interpreting guidelines, coordinating, and monitoring the progress of all proposals to be submitted to federal, state, local, and foundation sources. This individual serves as a liaison between the Director and faculty, staff, and administrators and assists them in proposal preparation, processing, submission, and pre‑award administration.

Grant‑Funded Position Notice

This position is funded through Title III‑B, Strengthening HBCUs federal grant, supporting retention initiatives at Southern University at New Orleans. Employment is contingent upon continued federal funding.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Gather and assemble data from University units and other sources to prepare proposals.
• Prepare and assemble proposals for submission to funding agencies.
• Generate interdisciplinary or cross‑departmental proposals.
• Gather research data associated with proposal/research project subject matter for inclusion in proposal packages.
• Develop workshops and seminars.
• Compile and maintain databases associated with grants and other office activities.
• Research, prepare, and submit quality major research proposals to various funding agencies.

Pre‑Award Activities

• Provide technical support and assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in writing grants.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with Federal Cost Accounting Standards and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Experience working with faculty in a higher education setting.
• Experience preparing project budgets, including salary calculations.
• Familiarity with the administrative activities associated with the scientific research process.
• Demonstrated experience with federal submission portals such as grants.gov, NSF research.gov, or NIH ASSIST.
• Demonstrate excellent people, oral communication, and customer service skills.
• Have the aptitude to interact with individuals in a professional, diplomatic and courteous manner.
• Have proven ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to adapt to changing priorities, situations, and demands.
• Utilize independent judgment, problem solving and decision making to respond to constituents and represent the office in an effective and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate advanced skills for Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and Outlook.

Work Environment

Office setting. Ability to sit/stand/walk at will; climb stairs; communicate verbally and in writing; use a keyboard; lift or carry up to 10 pounds.

Required Education and Experience

• Two to three years of relevant experience in the area.
• One to two years of higher education experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Not specified.

Benefits

Health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; paid holidays; tuition waiver for qualified employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SUNO forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws. SUNO complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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