Grant Writer/ Research Development Strategist

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Campus Administration and Operations
Salary: $66,500 - $118,300
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Bourns College of Engineering
Department: Matthew Barth
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Join Our Team! Grant Writer/Research Development Strategist at Bourns College of Engineering

Position Overview
Join the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering as a Grant Writer/Research Development Strategist, where you will play a key role in supporting the college's research initiatives by developing high-quality grant proposals and research-related publications. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with faculty, staff, and multi-disciplinary teams to enhance the competitiveness of research projects and secure critical funding from a wide range of sources, including federal agencies and private foundations.

What You Will Do?
Grant Writing and Editing: Provide writing and editing support for multi-disciplinary, multi-partner research grants, ensuring clarity, organization, and alignment with sponsor guidelines.

Project Coordination: Assist in the scheduling, coordination, and management of proposal development meetings, ensuring timely submissions.

Research and Data Analysis: Conduct qualitative data collection and analysis to support grant development, helping to improve proposal quality and success rates.

Partnership Development: Support efforts to build partnerships with external collaborators, both academic and industry, to strengthen grant applications.

Communications Support: Assist with the development of communication materials related to grant activities and special research initiatives.

Why You Should Apply?
Impact and Growth: Play a pivotal role in advancing high-impact research initiatives that contribute to technological innovation and societal advancements.

Professional Development: This position provides opportunities for professional growth in research administration, grant development, and strategic communications.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dedicated and collaborative team committed to supporting faculty and researchers in securing competitive grant funding.

If you have a passion for research writing, excel in project coordination, and are driven to support innovative research, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a key contributor to the research success of the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering.

Position Details:
This position is grant-funded and is subject to the availability of continued grant funding.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the application and required to provide a work/writing sample.

The full salary range for the Grant Writer/Research Development Strategist is $66,500 - $118,300 per year. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $92,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Required

Minimum Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar,
syntax, style, and punctuation.

Thorough knowledge of appropriate editorial style and publication guidelines.

Knowledge of computer applications for publishing, image handling, and / or
web production.

Thorough research and fact verification skills.

Thorough interpersonal communications skills, including active listening and effective collaboration skills.

Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills.

Skill to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the location, including its mission, goals, achievements, infrastructure, programs, and policies.

Thorough knowledge of issues in higher education, a specialized academic
discipline or field and / or health sciences.

Thorough skills to write clear, lively, engaging and compelling copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and / or the broader public, while ensuring adherence to the location's message.

Thorough attention to detail, project management and organizational skills.

Familiarity with academic research environments and grant writing processes.

Proficient in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
WRITER EDITOR 3 004017 21 Matthew Barth Benjamin Stewart

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Writes or edits a variety of comprehensive and difficult material for stylistic consistency, logic, organization, rational development of content, and emphasis. Researches, selects sources for and conducts interviews, and ensures accuracy of written pieces. Recommends content and layout, edits, and coordinates production of a variety of printed and online material, or conversion of printed pieces to online formats and archives.

Department Custom Scope
The Grant Writer/Research Development Strategist plays a pivotal role in supporting the Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) by creating and refining high-impact written communications, including grant proposals, research reports, and scientific manuscripts. The incumbent works closely with faculty and interdisciplinary teams to develop complex, multi-partner grant applications that align with both federal and private funding guidelines. This role requires expertise in translating complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling narratives for a range of audiences, including funding bodies and academic stakeholders. The Grant Writer/Research Development Strategist is responsible for managing the writing process from concept to final draft, ensuring consistency, clarity, and compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.

In addition to writing, the incumbent plays a key role in project coordination, assisting in the scheduling, coordination, and management of proposal development meetings, ensuring timely submissions. The position also supports communication initiatives, data analysis for proposal development, and partnership-building activities to increase the competitiveness of BCOEs research projects. The incumbent edits and proofreads a variety of internal and external documents to ensure high-quality output that meets academic and industry standards. The role requires both independent initiative and collaborative project management, working under the general supervision of senior leadership while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Supervision Received: General supervision - the incumbent develops procedures and works within established guidelines, demonstrating autonomy in the completion of complex tasks while adhering to policy frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Under limited supervision, researches, writes and / or edits material for a variety of publications for internal and external audiences, consulting with clients as necessary.

20%

Produces articles, press releases, profiles, briefings, blogs, collateral, and
/ or other written material using subject matter expertise.

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