Lead Writer - Grant-Writing Specialist

Lubbock

39040BR

EDUC Administration General

Position Description

Responsible for writing grant/technical/proposals assigned by the Administration and Faculty. These proposals, requesting contributions, are submitted to individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental entities. Responsibilities include assignments from, as well as, coordinating the efforts of faculty and staff to produce high-quality grant proposals.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

The Texas Tech University College of Education, with over 2,000 students, offers a nationally recognized undergraduate teacher preparation program and 21 graduate degrees that prepare students for professional or academic positions in education. We are a diverse community of scholars, researchers, and educators with a commitment to excellence in teaching and serving ED-12 public schools and beyond. We collaborate with local, regional, state, national, and global partners to address complex problems facing individuals and communities. In recognition of its extraordinary community outreach efforts, the college received a 2018 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

Major/Essential Functions

• Identifying funding opportunities relevant to the college's needs and objectives. This involves researching and monitoring grant offerings from government agencies, foundations, and private entities that support educational initiatives.
• Facilitating collaborations among faculty members, helping to form teams that can apply for interdisciplinary, larger and more complex grants.
• Leading and supporting faculty in conceptualizing research studies, ensuring high-quality implementation, and defining and measuring outcomes for educational research at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Assisting faculty in crafting clear and persuasive narratives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or related field. Six years experience in proposal/technical writing. Education and experience can exchange on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel)
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data
• Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria, and funding cycles
• Ability to identify and evaluate potential funding sources
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment while managing many simultaneous projects
• Grant writing experience, with an education focus (e.g., special education, educational leadership, educational psychology, counselor education, curriculum & instruction, STEM education, language and literacy, bilingual education, educational technology, teacher education)
• Previous state or federal grant applications, submission, approval, and management
• Proven track record of securing new funding opportunities
• Highly organized with the ability to implement a tracking system for funding opportunities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For questions please contact Dr. Jacob Kirksey at jacob.kirksey@ttu.edu.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV, Writing Sample

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Office and Admn Wkrs All Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.