GRANT WRITING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Fractional or Full-Time)

Position Information

Posting Details


Posting Number
046468

Position Title
GRANT WRITING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Fractional or Full-Time)

Number of Vacancies
2

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
32 - Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Primary Department
H6614-Center Urban Studies

Working Conditions
Starting Date: Spring 2022

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 depending on education and experience.

Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Works with management to develop funding strategies and grants for new and existing projects. Works with designated program directors and staff to write grant proposals for new and existing programs and writes program reports to existing funders, project leader(s) for proposals, and tracks due dates for all grants and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform research on foundations, non-profit corporations, and government agencies to evaluate prospective grants; identify grant opportunities online and through other sources.

Collaborate with directors and senior researchers in identifying fundraising needs and priorities; develop fundraising plans and strategies; establish realistic and achievable timelines; remain current with fundraising trends and serve as a resource on successful development activities, techniques, and methods.

Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundations, non-profit corporations, and government agencies.

Assume primary responsibility for development and execution of proposals; write and archive proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach. Negotiate and navigate internal university system including Sponsored Program Administration, the Development Office, and other relevant units.

Coordinate the completion of grant proposals, including, but not limited to, budgeting, adding supportive documentation, and writing portions of a grant as needed.

Maintain proposal calendar, including cultivation activities and reports to ensure that all applications and reporting deadlines are met.

Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.

High energy and passion for the Center's mission is essential.

Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Unique Duties

Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or related field; Masters degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function (identifying and evaluating potential funding opportunities and relationships) and grant writing; in higher education highly preferred. Reasonable knowledge of University policies and procedures, including budgeting. Proven track record in securing new funding opportunities.

RESEARCH: Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research. comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs.

ORGANIZATIONAL: Flexible and adaptable style; a professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

INITIATIVE: Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the Center.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Outstanding written communication skills and editing skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.

TIME MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills.

ANALYTICAL: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.

COMPUTER: Proficient in the use of complex administrative systems software, preferably in the higher education environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Testing Requirements
Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type
Full or Fractional Time

Job Category
Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management

Duration of Posting

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022

Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
05-16-2022

Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?
No

Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)

Application Information

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Instructions for submitting your application:
submit application via WSU's Online Hiring System

Represented Position Message


Funding/Salary Information

Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)

Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Salary: $50,000 - $65,000

Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A