[VPAAEtal] Information about Grant Writing Support for Faculty

[Academic Affairs]

A search is underway to fill the grant writer position which was held by
Dr. Deborah Porter.  However even though Dr. Porter has retired, she is
still available to assist faculty with grant writing and editing.  Dr.
Porter is excited  and ready to help.  If you wish to work with Dr.
Porter, please contact Natalie Henderson (
Natalie_Henderson at tamu-commerce.edu or 903-886-5161)  and she will
coordinate your schedules.

 

In addition if you wish to post the position announcement for Proposal
Developer and Grant Writer with a listserv or send it to someone you
know, please feel free to do so. The posting is below if you would like
to delete this blue text and forward.  In addition a PDF of the job
announcement is attached in case you prefer that format.

 

Thank you!

 

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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

PROPOSAL DEVELOPER & GRANT WRITER POSITION

 

Texas A&M University-Commerce is searching for a Proposal Developer and
Grant Writer.  The job description and application information are
listed below.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Responsible for the development and writing of proposals, applications,
agreements and contracts for  the university to secure extramural
funding from federal, state and private agencies and to create
opportunities for sustained revenue sources. Reports to the Dean of
Graduate Studies and Research.

 

 

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THESE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

*         Develop  and write competitive grant proposals to federal and
state agencies that result in extramural funding for the university

*         Acquire, use, and maintain knowledge and understanding of the
University faculty and staff areas of expertise for the successful
attainment of external funding

*         Gather information, through interviews and other means, that
will provide an understanding of the specifics of the project or program
for which funding is sought, as defined by the faculty or staff member
responsible for conducting the project

*        Identify and distribute appropriate funding opportunities to
all faculty members

*         Research, identify, and maintain information about key
contacts at federal and state sponsors that match the interests of
individual faculty and collaborative teams

*         Develop, coordinate, and deliver grant writing workshops for
faculty members

*         Review, edit and provide input on proposals written by faculty
members

*         Research and assist in the development of contracts involving
research activities

*         Develop and maintain contacts with federal funding sponsors
and become a liaison with sponsors

*         Work with the office of Graduate Studies & Research staff and
University Research and Creative Activities Committee to assist in the
establishment of strategies to increase extramural research funding

*        Interpret data provided by Institutional Research for use in
grant proposal development

*         Participate in institutional-level planning for grant program
concept designs to address institutional, state, and federal critical
issues

*         Work closely with the Director of Corporate and Foundation
Giving to supplement federal and state grant program concept designs.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

o   Demonstrated successful grant writing experience for federal and
state agencies, resulting in substantial funding

o   Substantial experience working with federal funding agencies

o   Excellent demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal skills
including copy-writing and editing

o   Master's degree; doctoral degree preferred

o   Must be PC literate especially in using software such as Word, Excel
and Access database in a Windows environment

o    Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

o   Ability to operate computers and utilize applicable software
packages (Microsoft Word preferred)

o   Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and a strong communicator
and team player

o   Must be able to travel when needed.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

o   Proposal development and grant writing experience in Higher
Education

o   Experience as a proposal reviewer for federal and state agencies

o   Knowledgeable of PK-12 and higher education activities and
organizations

 

Cover letter addressing qualifications and a list of funded grants
including:  funding period, funding agency, funding amount and
applicant's role in the preparation of the grant.  Vita and three
references with contact information (name, phone, email and address).

 

Must apply online at:

http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/facultyStaffServices/humanResources/employm
ent/default.aspx
<http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/facultyStaffServices/humanResources/employ
ment/default.aspx> .

 

 

Natalie Henderson

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Office of Sponsored Programs

Graduate Studies & Research

P O Box 3011

Commerce, TX  75429-3011

903-886-5161

903-468-8784 (fax)

Natalie_Henderson at tamu-commerce.edu
<mailto:Natalie_Henderson at tamu-commerce.edu> 

http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/research/
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/research/>  

 

 

 

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