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Lehigh University
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.The Proposal Development Specialist leads writing-related support for faculty and postdoctoral trainees for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. They are responsible for developing and leading proposal writing groups for faculty and postdoctoral trainees, providing consultations to individual faculty and teams, and assisting in writing proposals of strategic importance. They will develop relationships with early career and senior faculty members to ensure that their work is relevant and is meeting the needs of the investigators. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community. - https://www.lehigh.edu/inprv/pdfs/activepdfforms/PrinciplesEquitySheetv2032212.pdfPosition Number: S97120
This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $55,390-$66,190 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications
Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website - https://hr.lehigh.edu/benefits
Leadership and management of writing for faculty and postdoctoral trainees. (40%)
Facilitate and manage writing groups aimed at improving faculty members' writing skills and grant success rates. Conduct and lead writing sessions, providing constructive feedback on drafts to enhance quality and competitiveness. Connect faculty with relevant resources and mentors to support their development and improve their grant-writing proficiency. Develop and maintain a schedule of writing groups aligned with key grant submission periods and affinity groups, ensuring optimal timing for faculty development. Works with the Program Manager for postdoctoral affairs to develop programming for postdocs.
Grant proposal writing and editing (30%)
Collaborate with faculty teams to outline grant proposals and allocate technical components.
Writes non-technical sections of proposals, ensuring clarity and coherence Edits proposals to maintain a consistent voice and enhance overall readability.
Develops and maintains writing resources (20%)
Manages proposal library with up to date with funded proposals from faculty. Develops and maintains proposal boilerplate language that can be used by faculty grant writers. Gathers resources for various grant agencies and develop appropriate means for sharing with campus
Website and communications support (10%)
Writes and develops content for Research Development website. Creates promotional materials for Research Development offerings and events.Special ConsiderationsPersons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations SpecialistThe duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisorQualificationsBachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Master of Business Administration preferredOne to three years of related work experienceExperience in writing and/or communications, including teaching college level writing is highly valuedThe successful applicant will be able to multitask multiple projects and prioritize importanceSuccessful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the positionOnly complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.PI243883093
Vacancy caducado!