University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
GRANT PROPOSAL WRITER - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (PART-TIME)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Rio Grande City, Texas, United States, 78582
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV8041
Working TitleGRANT PROPOSAL WRITER - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (PART-TIME)
Number of Vacancies1
LocationRio Grande Valley
DepartmentOffice of Research
FTE0.475
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
Responsible for the development, writing, and editing of assigned grant proposals and reports. Provides and coordinates assistance in identifying and developing funding sources to support existing and planned program activities.
Description of Duties
• Researches and identifies, government, private, corporate and/or foundation funding prospects.
• Generates proposals and supporting documents following agency guidelines in response to requests for proposals or as part of solicitation strategy.
• Ensures the timely submission of grant proposals.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation activities.
• Edits reports for government, foundations and/or other funders.
• Acts as a liaison with program staff in different University departments.
• Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match institutional priorities, using research tools.
• Ensures that all proposals are compliant with university policy and collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs when appropriate.
• May engage with program officers at different organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
• Assists in the planning and development of special projects associated with grant submissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
From assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
N/A
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience with a proven track record in grant writing and program development.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education setting.
Equipment
Standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; ability to work weekends and/or evenings as needed; regular travel is required within the Lower Rio Grande Valley and occasional out of town travel.
Other
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse settings; demonstrated grant research skills, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent command of the English language; a willingness to think critically and act independently in those tasks delegated to their care; proficiency in computer applications, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat .
This position is part-time, non-benefits eligible.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryPart-Time
Minimum Salary$25.50/hr
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date01/30/2025
Grant Funded PositionNo
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
*Please note, in order to apply for this part-time position, you will need to do so on JobX, UTRGV’s part-time hiring platform. For instructions on how to view and apply for jobs on JobX, please follow the steps below.
Step 1
Follow this link to complete your non-student JobX account using your personal email,not a UTRGV email:https://utrgv.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/JobX_StudentSignup.aspx
Step 2
You will receive an email with a link to setup your password
Step 3
Follow this link to login to JobX:https://utrgv.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/utrgv_standardlogin.aspx
Step 4
Apply. The Job ID that will take you to the job posting for this position isJob Id:7115.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45889
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Posting NumberSRGV8041
Working TitleGRANT PROPOSAL WRITER - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (PART-TIME)
Number of Vacancies1
LocationRio Grande Valley
DepartmentOffice of Research
FTE0.475
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
Responsible for the development, writing, and editing of assigned grant proposals and reports. Provides and coordinates assistance in identifying and developing funding sources to support existing and planned program activities.
Description of Duties
• Researches and identifies, government, private, corporate and/or foundation funding prospects.
• Generates proposals and supporting documents following agency guidelines in response to requests for proposals or as part of solicitation strategy.
• Ensures the timely submission of grant proposals.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation activities.
• Edits reports for government, foundations and/or other funders.
• Acts as a liaison with program staff in different University departments.
• Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match institutional priorities, using research tools.
• Ensures that all proposals are compliant with university policy and collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs when appropriate.
• May engage with program officers at different organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
• Assists in the planning and development of special projects associated with grant submissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
From assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
N/A
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience with a proven track record in grant writing and program development.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education setting.
Equipment
Standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; ability to work weekends and/or evenings as needed; regular travel is required within the Lower Rio Grande Valley and occasional out of town travel.
Other
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse settings; demonstrated grant research skills, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent command of the English language; a willingness to think critically and act independently in those tasks delegated to their care; proficiency in computer applications, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat .
This position is part-time, non-benefits eligible.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryPart-Time
Minimum Salary$25.50/hr
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date01/30/2025
Grant Funded PositionNo
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
*Please note, in order to apply for this part-time position, you will need to do so on JobX, UTRGV’s part-time hiring platform. For instructions on how to view and apply for jobs on JobX, please follow the steps below.
Step 1
Follow this link to complete your non-student JobX account using your personal email,not a UTRGV email:https://utrgv.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/JobX_StudentSignup.aspx
Step 2
You will receive an email with a link to setup your password
Step 3
Follow this link to login to JobX:https://utrgv.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/utrgv_standardlogin.aspx
Step 4
Apply. The Job ID that will take you to the job posting for this position isJob Id:7115.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45889
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents