Creative and Technical Writer

Creative and Technical Writer

Supports academic researchers and does not conduct independent research. Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities of this position include supporting the development and writing of high-quality, highly competitive proposals submitted to external agencies for sponsored funding.

• Co-write and co-develop proposals for funding to be submitted to private and public sponsors.
• Create, co-create, and implement workshops and trainings in grantsmanship, in collaboration with Research Development colleagues and other campus stakeholders.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders who support the research enterprise.
• Communicate clearly and openly with team members on shared workload to ensure coverage and eliminate duplicated efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, humanities, or technical writing.
• Three to five years of full-time writing experience (excluding writing of web content and social media content).
• Advanced writing, editing, and oral communication skills needed for presentations, trainings, and meetings.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and collaborative endeavors.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, humanities, or technical writing.
• Five years of full-time grant writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and synthesize faculty research.
• Demonstrated experience developing, delivering, and evaluating trainings and workshops for professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Information to Applicants

Supports academic researchers and does not conduct independent research. Not eligible for visa sponsorship. In your cover letter, please explain how you meet the required qualifications for this position. In your list of references, please include references that can speak to your abilities as a grant writer.

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Wellness and Balance: Access a free wellness program, plus mother and family‑friendly resources to support your personal well‑being.
• Professional Growth: Access to a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
• Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
• Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children.
• Retirement Security: TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E‑Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I‑9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.