Grant Writer

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

13d • $61,578

About The Position

Dell Medical School is seeking a Grant Writer to serve as a research development and funding resource for faculty, researchers, clinicians, and administrative leaders. The position identifies funding opportunities; coordinates proposal development; prepares competitive grant applications and supporting materials; and assists with budget development and sponsor submissions. The Grant Writer works with investigators and subject matter experts to turn scientific, clinical, education, community engagement, and operational initiatives into compelling funding proposals, and provides scientific writing, editing, and consultation to improve grant competitiveness and research productivity. The role typically reports to a research administration, research development, academic affairs, sponsored programs, institute, center, or departmental leader and collaborates with faculty, researchers, physicians, program directors, finance professionals, and administrative staff.

The position researches and evaluates federal, state, foundation, corporate, and philanthropic funding opportunities; drafts and edits proposals and related materials; coordinates proposal schedules, stakeholder contributions, reviews, and approvals; assists with budgets and supporting documents; and checks submissions for completeness, quality, and sponsor compliance. It also provides grant-writing consultation and scientific writing support, maintains proposal resources and records, tracks activity and outcomes, and prepares reports and performance metrics. Other duties and periodic functions include workshops, professional development, special projects, process improvement, funding strategy discussions, and representing the organization at meetings as assigned.

The position is based in Austin, Texas, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and an expected continuation. It works primarily in an office, healthcare, academic, or remote work environment. The role uses standard office equipment, computers, grant and document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Work may occasionally extend beyond normal business hours to meet submission deadlines. The stated salary is $61,578 or more, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Scientific Writing, Public Health, or a related field; relevant education and experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.
• Three years of relevant experience in grant writing, proposal development, fundraising, research administration, technical writing, development activities, communications, or related professional work; relevant education and experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.
• Ability to create compelling proposals tailored to sponsor requirements and produce clear, accurate narratives and reports.
• Ability to translate complex clinical, research, and operational concepts into understandable language.
• Ability to develop proposal schedules and milestone plans, coordinate multiple deadlines, and anticipate resource needs and obstacles.
• Ability to track submissions and reporting requirements, maintain documentation and records, and coordinate contributions from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex grant requirements, evaluate funding opportunities for strategic fit, and synthesize information into persuasive applications.
• Ability to communicate deadlines, requirements, proposal status, and outcomes and educate stakeholders about funding opportunities.
• Ability to build partnerships with internal subject matter experts, maintain productive sponsor relationships, and navigate competing priorities diplomatically.
• Ability to complete submissions under tight deadlines, maintain momentum across projects, and demonstrate accountability for deliverables and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in grant writing, institutional funding development, healthcare fundraising, research administration, proposal development, or sponsored projects administration.
• Experience supporting grant development within a healthcare system, academic medical center, university, research enterprise, nonprofit organization, or government-funded environment.
• Demonstrated success securing competitive grant funding from government, foundation, and corporate sources.
• Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Project Management Professional (PMP), AFP membership, or National Organization of Grant Professionals professional training.

Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, foundation, corporate, and philanthropic funding opportunities; evaluate sponsor announcements and guidelines; identify opportunities aligned with organizational and investigator priorities; maintain opportunity databases and proposal calendars; and communicate opportunities to stakeholders.
• Draft proposals, letters of intent, concept papers, sponsor applications, narratives, summaries, needs assessments, and impact statements; edit materials for clarity, accuracy, and competitiveness; incorporate reviewer feedback and sponsor requirements; and ensure alignment with submission guidelines and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, investigators, clinicians, and staff; facilitate planning meetings and submission timelines; collect application information; coordinate internal reviews and approvals; and track proposal milestones and deliverables.
• Assist with budget preparation and justifications; develop biosketches, facilities and resources documents, letters of support, and other attachments; verify supporting documentation; review budget-related funding requirements; and coordinate documents from collaborators and partners.
• Review proposal packages for completeness, sponsor compliance, and formatting; identify deficiencies and recommend corrections; maintain knowledge of sponsor policies; and apply quality assurance standards.
• Edit manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, posters, and scholarly materials; advise investigators on proposal strategy and organization; provide grant-writing consultation and coaching; support funding strategies; and contribute to research capacity initiatives.
• Maintain proposal templates, guidance documents, and development tools; track proposal activity and submission outcomes; prepare activity reports and performance metrics; maintain proposal records; and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in grant-writing workshops, conferences, and professional development; assist with special projects and faculty development; contribute to process improvement and institutional funding strategy; represent the organization at assigned meetings; adhere to internal controls and reporting structure; and perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level