Grant Development Specialist (Part-Time / Hourly)

Title: Grant Development Specialist (Part-Time / Hourly)

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Information

Department: UNT-Information Science-133310

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $25.00/hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Information Science offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Our programs are nationally recognized and ranked. The Master of Science program with majors in Library Science and Information Science is accredited by the American Library Association. The School Library Media Certification is ranked tenth in the nation and the Health Informatics program is ranked seventh in the nation. We also offer the nation’s largest interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Information Science.

Position Overview

The Department of Information Science - Health Informatics Program seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized Grant Writer to support faculty in developing competitive grant proposals, and coordinating proposal submissions to federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors. with particular emphasis on the National Institutes of Health and related health-focused funding organizations. The Grant Writer will work collaboratively with the director of the Health Informatics Program to support strategic research growth.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, science, research administration, or related field.
Experience in grant writing, proposal development, research administration, or technical writing.
Excellent written, editing, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
Strong attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience preparing proposals for National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, or private foundations.
Familiarity with NIH funding mechanisms, peer-review criteria, and proposal structure.
Experience in academic, healthcare, or research environments.
Familiarity with systems such as Grants.gov, eRA Commons, or institutional proposal systems.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Collaborate with faculty to develop competitive grant proposals, letters of intent, concept papers, and full applications. Assist in writing, editing, and formatting proposal narratives, biosketches, abstracts, specific aims, and supporting documents. Coordinate proposal timelines, submission requirements, and internal deadlines. Gather and organize required administrative documentation, including budgets, justifications, compliance materials, and institutional approvals. Maintain records of submissions, outcomes, and funding activity. Provide strategic input on proposal competitiveness and funding alignment. - (Essential)

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

May 15 - July 1 (10-20 hrs per week)

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.