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Posting Detail InformationWorking TitleGrant WriterPosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office workResearch Professional PositionNoPosting Number202401041APPosition TypeAdmin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib IINumber of Vacancies1Work Hours/Week40Proposed Annual Salary Range$75,000-$85,000Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (olostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (olostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (olostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (olostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !Desired Start Date09/01/2024Position End Date (if temporary)To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/21/2024Description of Work UnitFounded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.The One Health Institute ( OHI ) at Colorado State University ( CSU ) is a unit that performs and facilitates research activities at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. The institute implements the One Health approach through transdisciplinary research that spans all eight colleges at CSU and provides infrastructure and framework for collaborative engagement, networking and teaming to find solutions to complex problems.Position SummaryThe One Health Institute ( OHI ) Grant Writer will generate high-quality scientific proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to philanthropic, federal, state, and other solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures at CSU , and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.This position will write and prepare scientific grants with OHI and other leadership. Help lead the technical proposal creation team, meet with campus leadership, including Deans, Research Associate Deans, Institute Directors, Department Chairs, and key faculty leaders and staff to gather ideas and perspectives to create winning grants and contracts.Facilitate the OHI in achieving the goals to implement the One Health approach in projects by writing and building multisectoral and multidisciplinary One Health proposals for philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations in conjunction with the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Advancement team.Develop strategies and written scientific content to solicit large-scale funding from relevant organizations and individuals, and in response to notices of funding opportunities to solve complex problems through implementing the One Health approach, especially to secure federal and state funds for transdisciplinary proposals over $10M, in collaboration with the Research Acceleration Office when appropriate.Responsible for curating content and collecting information from diverse sources, including campus leaders, and drafting and editing proposals, case statements, correspondence, and other written documents. Participate in multidisciplinary workshops to gather ideas and details from a diverse set of disciplines and stakeholder communities.Research and gather background information from public resources and technical documents. Distill information from disparate sources into cohesive and compelling proposals. Develop proposals from concept to submission on tight timelines. Coordinate approval and timely dissemination of proposals and other fundraising documents.Support project personnel to write timely progress reporting for grants and contracts to funders.Create communications support materials, including templates, boilerplate language and other documents to be used by OHI in fundraising efforts.Research and identify new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects to match OHI priorities; Assist OHI in identifying and executing on funding opportunities in a nimble and time-sensitive manner, as many strategic opportunities do not have much advanced notice.Attend team meetings, strategic convenings, and participate in discussions with program officers and donors, as appropriate.Required Job Qualifications+ Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.+ Minimum 5 years’ experience in developing and managing multi-partner interdisciplinary research proposals.+ Experience in developing and managing multi-partner interdisciplinary proposals for philanthropic support.+ Experience supporting multi-step projects and in meeting multiple overlapping deadlines.+ Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to speak to and work with people from a wide range of disciplines, as well as individuals from the Dean/Director level to new students and staff.+ Strong demonstrated writing skills and ability to distill and communicate complex concepts and documents.+ Demonstrated ability to craft compelling proposals for large-scale team research aimed at various sponsors, including federal and state agencies, industry partners, private foundations and donors, and others.+ Skills to work in a team environment and on projects that involve input and feedback from multiple stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and different disciplinary languages.+ Familiarity with academic, scientific, and/or technical subjects and a demonstrated ability to translate these into persuasive proposals and cases for support.+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of writing major contract and grant proposals for team research.Preferred Job Qualifications+ Masters or PhD in science or related field+ Understanding of and experience in the environment of private fundraising at a major public institution.+ Proven ability to turn institutional objectives and messages into compelling proposals+ Demonstrated capacity to adapt to evolving priorities and goals and produce quality materials under tight timelines, while juggling concurrent priorities in a complex, decentralized environment.+ Experience working with page layout software such as InDesign.+ Proficiency with computer Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and data base skills.+ Excellent research, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.+ Knowledge and skills related to university fundraising.+ Knowledge and skills related to grant writing.+ Demonstration of high ethical standards and confidentiality with ability to exercise good judgment on behalf of the OHIDiversity StatementAbility to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.Essential DutiesJob Duty CategoryProposal Writing and DevelopmentDuty/Responsibility+ Write and develop scientific grant proposals that effectively communicate the team’s goals, objectives, and strategies to potential funders.+ Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with OHI’s mission and goals.+ Review and interpret proposal announcements to ensure proposals meet unique sponsor guidelines for multiple funding mechanisms including grants, contracts, task orders, or cooperative agreements.+ Advise faculty members on requirements for proposal. Establish timeline to meet critical deadlines especially for collaborative proposals or proposals with sub recipients. Prioritize proposal workload as needed.+ Liaison with other CSU departments or colleges and with non- CSU partners (including prime recipients and sub recipients) on collaborative proposals.+ Use OMB Uniform Guidance and CSU policies and procedures for proposal development. Requires professional knowledge of effort requirements, fringe rates, travel limitations, tuition rates, allowable expenses, service agreements, capital assets, subcontracts, indirect cost ( IDC ) rates, and cost share.+ Advise faculty on the availability and costs of core facilities and other campus resources.+ Understand ramifications of proposal type on Small Business Administration requirements and the identification of post-award vendors meeting those qualifications+ Create Kuali Research proposal document for university review and approval. Observe and adhere to OSP and sponsor deadlines with the understanding that late proposals result in automatic rejection.+ Create proposal submission records for specific federal sponsor submission portals.Percentage Of Time75Job Duty CategoryOHI Team and stakeholder supportDuty/Responsibility+ Attend OHI team meetings to learn and participate in ongoing activities.+ Engage with internal and external stakeholders to determine opportunities and support collaborative development.+ Develop written communications support for OHI and advancement as needed.Percentage Of Time25Application DetailsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration, please apply by 7/21/2024, 11:59 pm (MT) with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)Search ContactJessica Hunter, Jessica.Hunter@colostate.eduEEO StatementColorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (olostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (d.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).+ * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a science related field. AND a minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing and managing multi-partner interdisciplinary research proposals?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have experience in developing and managing multi-partner interdisciplinary proposals for philanthropic support?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have experience supporting multi-step projects and in meeting multiple overlapping deadlines?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to speak to and work with people from a wide range of disciplines, as well as individuals from the Dean/Director level to new students and staff?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have strong demonstrated writing skills and ability to distill and communicate complex concepts and documents AND the demonstrated ability to craft compelling proposals for large-scale team research aimed at various sponsors, including federal and state agencies, industry partners, private foundations and donors, and others.+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have the skills to work in a team environment and on projects that involve input and feedback from multiple stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and different disciplinary languages?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have familiarity with academic, scientific, and/or technical subjects and a demonstrated ability to translate these into persuasive proposals and cases for support?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have knowledge of the principles and practices of writing major contract and grant proposals for team research?+ Yes+ NoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents+ Cover Letter+ ResumeOptional Documents