Now Hiring - The University of Texas at El Paso - Proposal Development Specialist in El Paso, TX

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Summary: The Proposal Development Specialist in Research & Innovation primarily provides comprehensive support for developing grant proposals and secondarily provides marketing assistance. This position operates under moderate supervision with opportunities for initiative and independent judgment. The role involves collaborating with faculty staff and external stakeholders to ensure the preparation of competitive and well-structured grant proposals and providing support for marketing strategies. The specialist will also support internal funding opportunities and honorific awards programs. Essential Functions Support faculty and staff in designing and preparing grant proposals at each process phase, including analyzing the solicitation, assessing, summarizing, and outlining proposal requirements, strategy consultations, and supporting engagement with funding agencies. Assist and support drafting letters of intent, institutional letters, and other non-scientific documents. Support faculty and staff in preparing and reviewing proposals by providing qualitative and editorial reviews of proposal drafts and specific content within the proposal. Facilitate internal and external review of proposals. Conduct in-depth analysis and research on funding agencies, funding opportunities, and agency programs. Support the administration of internal funding programs and coordinate honorific awards, including communicating opportunities, assisting with nominations, and supporting faculty throughout the process. Monitor the funding landscape for opportunities aligned with faculty and staff research interests and University priorities. Analyze and provide summaries of funding announcements. Support faculty and staff with strategic post-submission consultations on unfunded proposals, developing a strategy for re-submission opportunities. Build knowledge of campus research strengths through relationships with staff and faculty. Prepare and disseminate email communications, including funding opportunities, workshops, and events. Prepare marketing collateral, including, but not limited to, email bulletins, digital/print graphics, video recording and editing, one-pagers, and program briefs. Assist in developing guides and toolkits for effectively using online tools and processes, which will enhance proposal development and departmental goals. Assist in developing, facilitating, and presenting programs, workshops, and training. Assist in the development and periodic updating of website content. Analyze departmental data, creating reports and graphics to track and improve processes. Stay abreast of university policies and federal and state regulations governing sponsored research administration. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree and Experience: 3-5 years of experience, related to the statement of duties & responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education, sponsored programs, or nonprofits. Strong writing and editing skills. Experience in collaborative teamwork. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and learning and using institutional software systems. Experience in successful proposal writing in academia or industry preferred. Experience in email marketing. Experience in detailed data analysis and reporting. Strong communication and presentation skills. Additional Information The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to very loud. In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [please apply online].