Grant Writing Specialist Job at University of Utah in Provo
University of Utah - Provo, UT, United States, 84605
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Overview
Under the supervision of the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the Grants Specialist is a critical part of our Community Impact Team in enhancing our resource development efforts. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in grant & narrative writing, project management, project budgeting, and research skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, as is a strong background in grant/technical writing, logic models, and budgets.
Responsibilities:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
The Grants Specialist will be responsible for the following duties and activities:
- Evaluate prospective funding opportunities for alignment with CASFB goals and needs.
Grant Proposal Development and Writing:
- Collaborate with team members to gather needed data/stories and set project goals and budgets.
- Participate in funding opportunity webinars as provided by funders.
- Write compelling grant applications/proposals that meet funder formatting and rubric scoring guidelines.
- Compile application attachments as requested by funders.
- Edit and proofread content for accuracy and consistency.
- Availability to meet tight grant deadlines, as needed and as appropriate.
Grant Application Tracking, Reporting and Acknowledgement:
- Track multiple application due dates, application status, and award acknowledgement.
- Notify the Finance Department and other relevant departments within CASFB of grant awards and funder reporting requirements.
- Preparation of semi-annual Impact Reports and bi-monthly Grant Summary Reports.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience developing and writing grant proposals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Strong ability to craft engaging and informative narratives.
- Strong ability to build project budgets that align with funding parameters and project needs.
- Strong ability to self-manage task list and responsibilities.
- Must submit writing samples as part of the selection process.