Grant Writer

The University of Maryland Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center (UMGCCC) requires a detail oriented, experienced scientific Grant Writer/Editor to join their team. This is a fully remote, non-benefited contractual position. The selected candidate will be responsible for researching and writing grant proposals to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This position will support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. This is a new role and will be critical in helping UMGCCC expand its research and academic mission. Significant effort will be devoted to writing and editing large, multi-investigator, multi-site NIH applications. The position will research and identify grant opportunities that align with the UMGCCC’s mission and funding priorities. It will develop and write compelling grant proposals, including letters of inquiry, full proposals, and reports. The position will tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements of each funder, ensuring that all submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted on time. It will collaborate with program staff to gather the necessary information and data to support grant applications. The position will also maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, including submissions, reports, and renewals, and will have responsibility for the preparation of interim and final reports for funders, documenting the outcomes and impact of funded projects. Gather, write, and organize information for newsletters and other research and public information materials, including University website. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. PRIMARY DUTIES • Researches and identifies grant opportunities that align with the UMGCCC’s mission and funding priorities. Develop and write compelling grant proposals, including letters of inquiry, full proposals, and reports. • Tailors proposals to meet the specific requirements of each funder, ensuring that all submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Collaborates with program staff to gather the necessary information and data to support grant applications. • Maintains a calendar of grant deadlines, including submissions, reports, and renewals, and will have responsibility for the preparation of interim and final reports for funders, documenting the outcomes and impact of funded projects. Gathers, writes, and organizes information for newsletters and other research and public information materials, including University website. • Performs internal reviews of institutional needs and assess the feasibility of obtaining external funding for project and program proposals. • Investigates local, state, federal, private, and corporate sources of funds by reviewing materials, listservs, meetings on and off campus, telephone contacts, and correspondence. • Maintains existing grant management system for funded grants that includes report due dates, budget adherence, and any other grant requirements. • Develops and maintains a library of information on funding sources, grant writing, and community and state data relevant to college programs and services. • Works closely with various offices across campus to identify funding opportunities that align with the strategic directions of the school or department. • Collaborates with university personnel to gather input for all projects and comply with requests from personnel for data and other information. • Coordinates, develops, and processes grant applications from conceptual to submission stage while working closely with faculty and staff throughout all phases. • Manages multiple projects and priorities including searching for funding sources, writing proposals, managing existing grants, reporting to stakeholders, and working on special projects. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field such as English, communications, or journalism. Experience: Three (3) years of grant writing experience. Experience in municipal, state, federal, higher education, and/or corporate grants and contract preparation preferred. Experience should include past successes with NIH applications. Scientific writing experience including contributions to funded grant applications, articles published in scientific journals and formal papers preferred. Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Committee. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. • Excellent time management and critical thinking skills. • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. • Knowledgeable of funding sources, compliance issues, and legal and fiscal policies of funding sources and appropriate government agencies. • Ability to implement the use of technology to assist with grants development and management. • Demonstrate a high degree of initiative to find solutions and meet deadlines. • Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply governmental regulations and proposal guidelines. • Ability to work independently, be computer literate, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Ability to network within the corporation and foundation arena to build relationships with funders. • Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. • Knowledge of position requirements. • Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. • Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. • Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. Hiring Range: $69,000 - $73,000, commensurate with education and experience. UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read theUMB Notice of Non-Discriminationfor more information. Job: CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Medicine - Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center *Title: *Grant Writer Location: null Requisition ID: 240001OE