Grant Writer
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 21, 2022
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Grant Writer
About this Opportunity
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Partner with Teachers College faculty and staff to prepare grant proposals for submission to external agencies. Assist faculty, staff, and the Dean’s Office with writing, reviewing drafts, and improving proposals in collaboration with Sponsored Projects Administration ( SPA ) and the Vice Provost for Research. Identify funding agencies and ensure grant proposals are aligned with agency requirements. Consult with SPA on budget development.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field from an accredited institution from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least two years of experience managing and coordinating writing projects.
Minimum Other
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree or higher in education or closely related field from an accredited institution from an accredited institution.
Preferred Experience
Successful history of writing externally funded grant proposals; four or more years managing and coordinating complex writing projects; and ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
N/A
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
TC Deans Office:800010
Department Information
Available salary is $50,500-$60,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
demcintosh@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Consult with members of the Teachers College faculty, staff, and Dean’s Office to develop grant proposals, including proposal writing, editing, formatting documents, calculating figures, and configuring tables to track grant due dates, resubmission timelines, decision dates, and subcontracts.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Partner with SPA in all aspects of the grant proposal development process, which includes identifying funding opportunities, writing, reviewing drafts, budget development, and improving proposals.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Manage multiple internal and external deadlines related to the grant development and submission process
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Research eligibility criteria for potential grant opportunities; consult with the Ball State Foundation staff as necessary.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Partner with the Teachers College Director of Finance and Budgets and SPA when assisting faculty, staff, and the Dean’s Office to create and develop grant proposals and finalize budgets.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Monitor all grant proposals developed within Teachers College, which includes maintaining a comprehensive list of grants proposals in development, internal and external deadlines for each proposal, amount requested, funding agency, and award decision deadlines.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Monitor and facilitate resubmission of unfunded grants.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Assist faculty, staff, and Dean’s Office in the pursuit of internal and external support letters during the grant development process.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Facilitate community engagement and/or collaboration during the grant development proposal process.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Serve as a resource to departments by providing training, informational sessions, and professional development related to best practices in grant development.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200963P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/21/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
06/17/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Writing Sample
A minimum of a 3-5 page writing sample is required. The writing sample may include a prior grant application narrative, a published manuscript, newsletter article, manuscript prepared for a prior course, etc.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Grant Writer
About this Opportunity
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Partner with Teachers College faculty and staff to prepare grant proposals for submission to external agencies. Assist faculty, staff, and the Dean’s Office with writing, reviewing drafts, and improving proposals in collaboration with Sponsored Projects Administration ( SPA ) and the Vice Provost for Research. Identify funding agencies and ensure grant proposals are aligned with agency requirements. Consult with SPA on budget development.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field from an accredited institution from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least two years of experience managing and coordinating writing projects.
Minimum Other
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree or higher in education or closely related field from an accredited institution from an accredited institution.
Preferred Experience
Successful history of writing externally funded grant proposals; four or more years managing and coordinating complex writing projects; and ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
N/A
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Department
TC Deans Office:800010
Department Information
Available salary is $50,500-$60,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
demcintosh@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Consult with members of the Teachers College faculty, staff, and Dean’s Office to develop grant proposals, including proposal writing, editing, formatting documents, calculating figures, and configuring tables to track grant due dates, resubmission timelines, decision dates, and subcontracts.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Partner with SPA in all aspects of the grant proposal development process, which includes identifying funding opportunities, writing, reviewing drafts, budget development, and improving proposals.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Manage multiple internal and external deadlines related to the grant development and submission process
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Research eligibility criteria for potential grant opportunities; consult with the Ball State Foundation staff as necessary.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Partner with the Teachers College Director of Finance and Budgets and SPA when assisting faculty, staff, and the Dean’s Office to create and develop grant proposals and finalize budgets.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Monitor all grant proposals developed within Teachers College, which includes maintaining a comprehensive list of grants proposals in development, internal and external deadlines for each proposal, amount requested, funding agency, and award decision deadlines.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Monitor and facilitate resubmission of unfunded grants.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Assist faculty, staff, and Dean’s Office in the pursuit of internal and external support letters during the grant development process.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Facilitate community engagement and/or collaboration during the grant development proposal process.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Serve as a resource to departments by providing training, informational sessions, and professional development related to best practices in grant development.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200963P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/21/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
06/17/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Writing Sample
A minimum of a 3-5 page writing sample is required. The writing sample may include a prior grant application narrative, a published manuscript, newsletter article, manuscript prepared for a prior course, etc.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Writing Sample
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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