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Senior Grant Development Manager - The Klesse College of Engineering and Integra
San Antonio, TX
Job Description
Senior Grant Development Manager - The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10943
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more about UTSA , on or on , , or .
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials
- Resume is required.
- Cover letter is preferred.
Essential Functions
Summary
The office of the Associate Dean of Research (ADR) for KCEID promotes and facilitates faculty efforts in pursuing grant and contract opportunities. Aligned with this mission, the Senior Grant Development Manager (KCEID) assists faculty and staff in developing proposals with a focus on large-scale collaborative proposals, center proposals, and training grants. Work can include coordinating teams, writing grant texts, reviewing and editing narratives, identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and other aspects of grantsmanship. The Senior Grant Development Manager coordinates work with the Sponsored Project Administration and the Office of Research Support.
Job Duties:
- Researches and identifies funding organizations and other external support sources.
- Works with faculty and staff to facilitate the development of competitive research proposals and contracts.
- Conducts or facilitates grantsmanship editing and review, and makes improvement suggestions.
- Assists with the formation and coordination of collaborative research teams.
- Assists with the coordination of engineering-related research events and workshops at UTSA.
- Assists in providing research support information for the college website.
- Provides updates to the Associate Dean of Research regarding the status of grant and contract submissions.
- Assists in gathering research performance data for monitoring college-level sponsored project productivity and in preparing associated reports and presentations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Five years of related experience in proposal or other academic/technical writing, review or editing.
- Proven experience in designing and executing successful proposal development strategies, to include alignment of sponsor and institutional priorities.
- Two years of demonstrated project management experience.
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access.
- Experience with Adobe applications for PDF creation, conversion, modification.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional and other related applications.
- Experience using standard office equipment.
- Webcam or other videoconferencing equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
- Similar writing or proposal development experience in higher education.
- Knowledge of UT System rules and regulations.
- Experience with either directly managing or assisting with the implementation of a sponsored program and/or in pre-award research administration.
- Experience with Grants.gov, FedBizOpps, Research.gov and/or Fastlane, eRA Commons, Cayuse, Pivot Foundation Search, Academic Analytics and/or similar systems.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
Working Conditions
Working Environment:
- Normal office conditions; able to work under strict time constraints.
- May require occasional travel or occasional weekend/extended hours to meet deadlines.
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional.
This position will be primarily located:
On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus approximately three days per week and potentially two days working hybrid. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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