Grant Proposal Developer

Overview

Under the direction of the UVM Director of Research Development, the Team Lead Unit-Level Research Development and RD Programs, and the Senior Associate Dean for Research within the Larner College of Medicine (LCOM), this position will provide substantive grant writing and proposal management support to LCOM faculty seeking external funding, with an emphasis on federally sponsored research projects and grants. This position reports to the UVM Research Development Team Lead for Unit-Level Research Development and RD Programs.

• Proposal development and grantsmanship support — Provide substantive writing, editing, and strategic review of grant proposals to strengthen clarity, responsiveness, organization, and overall competitiveness.
• Proposal project management — Guide proposals from concept through submission by developing timelines, coordinating required components, managing internal and external deadlines, and ensuring sponsor and institutional requirements are met.
• Faculty support and funding opportunity alignment — Support LCOM faculty seeking external funding by maintaining knowledge of relevant sponsors, identifying appropriate funding opportunities, and helping translate complex research ideas into compelling proposal materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM or writing-focused discipline and two to four years of experience writing and editing scientific/technical research proposals or articles.
• Ability to work flexibly, productively, and collegially with the writing of others.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret complex scientific, medical, or technical data, including the ability to translate difficult technical information into language suitable for target audiences.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects within time constraints and coordinating teams.
• Effective time and deadline management skills, with ability to prioritize responsibilities, attend to details, take initiative, and work independently to carry out difficult assignments.
• Ability to work professionally as part of a broader research development team that may include faculty, staff, and senior administrators.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced degree in a relevant biomedical or STEM discipline.
• Experience writing and editing material in a wide range of disciplines.
• Ability to create figures and other graphical representations of data.
• Ability to develop and interpret budgets for sponsored projects.

$65,000 - $75,000

• Probationary period may be required.
• Eligibility for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy.
• Eligibility for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy.
• Background Check required for this position.

• FLSA:
  Exempt.
• Union Position:
  Yes, UVMSU.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.