Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 9611
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/15/2023. Review of applications will begin immediately. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary Range: $80,000-$86,000/annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Function: To provide advanced professional skills in leading the development coordination of highly competitive applications for extramural funding or recognition from private and public sponsors and stimulate research through strategic teaming efforts.

Scope: Responsible for identifying funding opportunities/sponsors, providing editing, budget development, critical review and/or writing support, coordinating proposal teams, and shepherding proposals through the internal submission process, as indicated, to secure public and private extramural funding or prestigious awards/recognitions. Primarily services a specific department, college or organized research unit.

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Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution
• Five years of related experience in research proposal or other academic/technical writing, review or editing.
• Proven experience in designing and executing successful proposal development strategies, to include alignment of sponsor and institutional priorities.
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial with strong attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Experience with Adobe applications for PDF creation, conversion, modification.
• Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Personal computer with Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional and other related applications.
• Standard office equipment.
• Webcam or other videoconferencing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
• Grant Professional Certification (GPC).
• Experience with either directly managing or assisting with the implementation of a sponsored program and/or in pre-award research administration.
• Similar writing or proposal development experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of UT System rules and regulations.
• Experience with either directly managing or assisting with the implementation of a sponsored program and/or in pre-award research administration.
• Experience with Grants.gov, FedBizOpps, Research.gov and/or Fastlane, eRA Commons, Cayuse, Pivot Foundation Search, Academic Analytics and/or similar systems.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Normal office conditions; able to work under strict time constraints.
• May require occasional travel or occasional weekend/extended hours to meet deadlines.

This position will primarily be located on the UTSA Main Campus with a hybrid working modality. The position will require working both on campus and remotely (3 days on campus and 2 days remote per week). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.