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    Grant Proposal Writer - Tempe, United States - Arizona State University

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    Job Description

    Arizona State University's Enterprise Technology group is seeking a motivated technology and innovation-focused Grant and Program Specialist to drive grant funding proposals in exciting fields such as artificial intelligence, technology-enabled scale and technology partnerships with workforce and tech companies. Enterprise Technology is the center of technology at ASU, which means that the Grant and Program Specialist will have the opportunity to engage with, learn more about and help shape the future of emerging technology within the organization through their work with specialized innovation teams. The Grant and Program Specialist will prepare grants applications, narratives, and stakeholder presentation materials that align with requirements and guidelines. Additionally, this individual would work across a portfolio of special projects (domestic and international) to support project launch, administration, facilitation, and development of key deliverables. Successful candidates will have grant writing and design experience and a strong desire to learn and grow with this emerging portfolio of funding.

    The ideal candidate will possess the following traits:
    • You are very organized and excited by the grant pursuit process.
    • You feel passionately about technology and its power to transform the world through learning.
    • You are collaborative, self-motivated, passionate, dependable, and a fast learner.
    • You are task-oriented and able to steer teams toward delivery.
    • You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • You tend to over-communicate, are responsible, empathetic, and if we asked past colleagues, they'd say you're great to work with.
    Working Environment
    • Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%)
    • Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (15%)
    • Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities and adapt to swiftly changing requirement, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
    • Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
    Background Check Statement

    ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in Business, Journalism, Communications or closely related field appropriate to area of assignment AND five (5) years of experience in technical or grant writing, editing or publishing; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

    Department Statement

    Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
    Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

    ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

    Why join us?

    Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU's chartermeasuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

    Flexibility. Our hybrid work environment prioritizes personal autonomy and trust around how work gets done. Staff touch base in person a few times per week with freedom to decide how, when and where.

    Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. The ET fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions.

    Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 180k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

    World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU's top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

    Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

    Desired Qualifications
    • Knowledge of research methods and grant/contract administration.
    • Knowledge of contemporary writing styles used in preparation of grant/proposals.
    • Knowledge of project management, budgeting and forecasting principles, practices and methods.
    • Skill in reading and interpreting a variety of complex documents.
    • Skill in critical thinking and problem solving related to developing integrated solutions.
    • Skill in developing and nurturing cooperative relationships with varying stakeholders.
    • Skill in designing resource tools, materials and presentations for writing proposals.
    • Skill in database management applications.
    • Skill in leadership practice and principles.
    • Skill in prioritizing and organizing.
    • Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply government regulations and proposal guidelines.
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team exercising a high degree in initiative.
    • Ability to perform a variety of statistical calculations.
    • Ability to utilize effective communication, problem solving and listening skills to positively influence a variety of audiences and efficiently identify issues, concerns and interests and provide effective solutions.
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects effectively to meet office and proposal deadlines.
    • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with an ethnically and culturally diverse population.
    • Demonstrated strength and excellence in business/grants writing
    • Comfortable with public speaking and leading in a business setting
    • Ability to collaborate well with others performing work in a team environment
    • Excellent organizational abilities and time management skills
    • Interest in project management
    • Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity
    ASU Statement

    Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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    Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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    Essential Duties

    Supports funding activities and development of innovative project proposals:
    • Responsible for developing and delivering written content for grant proposals; guides the overall development of proposals.
    • Writes, curates and edits proposal content to ensure compliance with documented funder requirements and guidelines. Ability to repurpose and realign existing content from existing resources to meet new opportunity requirements.
    • Regularly researches funding opportunities from a variety of agencies or other private foundations and organizations.
    • Researches, reviews and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines from funding organizations to determine appropriateness and optimal response format; disseminates information on funding opportunities to staff, researchers and faculty partners to ensure understanding of competitive requirements, application process and compliance with award requirements.
    • Works closely with leadership to identify and prioritize resource development opportunities; Develops outlines, timelines, and boilerplate templates for grant proposals according to funding guidelines. Supports with coordination of teams responsible for writing and developing grant proposals to ensure timelines and standards are met.
    • Tracks grant applications, awards and related communications; prepares a variety of periodic status reports.
    • Assists in the preparation of proposal graphics, presentations and vital information needed to support grant narratives for funding and/or funding continuation.
    Assists with emerging initiatives/project set-up and ongoing success by participating in a team that:
    • Coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications to support a variety of special projects.
    • Establishes and monitors project expectations; works to ensure optimal team effectiveness and timely delivery of project outcomes.
    • Works to support project success by completing necessary tasks and developing key deliverables.
    • Responds to inquiries regarding project status; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success. Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives.
    • Assists in the development and facilitation of design thinking sessions for project teams and stakeholders; incorporates session deliverables into project planning documents and communicates applicable action items with project teams.
    Fingerprint Check Statement

    This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

    Instructions to Apply

    Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

    Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

    Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

    ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

    Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.


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