University of Illinois Chicago is hiring: Grant Writer- AI.Health4All Center for
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Grant Writer - AI.Health4All Center for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence University of Illinois
Hiring Department: College of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID: 1028447
Posting Close Date: 1/17/2025
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $75,000
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate, and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant, and engaged urban university.
Position Summary
The AI.Health4All Center for Health Equity using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine is seeking applications for a Grant Writer to support the Center's research programs. The Grant Writer is a member of the AI.Health4All Center and is a liaison to the College of Medicine grants management and fundraising staff. The Grant Writer is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support the AI.Health4All Center goals and meet foundation funding guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, assists in managing funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills, with an emphasis on clear writing and outcome measurement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a master calendar of grant proposals, prospects, and reporting deadlines.
- Research and identify grant opportunities relevant to our mission, including the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation.
- Write compelling, persuasive grant proposals and applications.
- Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of grants, from application to reporting.
- Collaborate with our team to gather necessary information and align grant applications with our strategic goals.
- Lead grant proposal preparation, assemble materials for proposals, and submit grant applications, which include: drafting Letters of Intent, proposals, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborate to finalize proposals with faculty researchers, the grants office, and the Center leadership.
- Assemble and submit all necessary supporting materials and documents including faculty and staff biosketches, letters of support, etc.
- Monitor and maintain funder reporting schedules and grant compliance requirements.
- Draft compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders that fully capture programmatic success.
- Maintain a library of grants and support documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred)
- A minimum of 3 years of grant writing experience, with proven success in securing funding requests.
- Proven experience managing the full spectrum of grant writing, including research, drafting grant requests, developing budgets, and managing reporting.
- Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including an ability to communicate complex work to diverse audiences.
- Strong editing skills and keen attention to detail.
- Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management skills, including an ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Familiarity with clinical and health services research.
- Familiarity and experience working with National Institute of Health (NIH) grant applications.
Application Instructions:
To apply, include a letter of interest detailing how your skills and experience relate to the qualifications, Resume, two sample writing samples, of which at least one should be a successful grant proposal, and list of three professional references to Rebecca Feinstein, MPH, MSW, PhD at rfeinst@uic.edu.
For fullest consideration, resumes should be received by January 17, 2025.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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