Grant Writer Job at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R.Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under-represented students.

CDU offers the only historically black Doctor of Medicine program west of the Mississippi and is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

TITLE:GRANT WRITER - RESEARCH

DEPARTMENT:Research Operations

JOB CODE:TBD

DATE:9/01/2024

REPORTS TO:Vice President for Research

DLSE STATUS:Exempt

CATEGORY:Full Time

SALARY: $69,100 - $85,000

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Research, the Grant Writer will research and identify grant opportunities, prepare comprehensive and interdisciplinary grant proposals, and manage the grant writing process from start to finish. This includes developing project plans, researching and preparing grant budgets, maintaining grant records, and supporting the administrative aspects of post-award grant processing for the Department of Research Operations. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated track record of writing successful grant proposals and possess strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

The grant writer is primarily responsible for identifying external funding opportunities for all faculty at the university and for the Department of Research along with the preparation of the necessary documentation needed to apply for such grants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Work with COSH, COM, and CON faculty to plan, write, and edit research grants for submission to federal (NIH, NSF, CDC, HRSA, etc.), state, and county agencies as well as foundations.

•Research, identify, prepare, and submit required documentation for grant funding opportunities for the Department of Research Operations in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs. This includes meeting with Department stakeholders to produce reports/content required for such submissions, establishing relationships with internal campus partners in research to establish grants within the University system, and working with department heads to produce any required reports/follow-up documentation that might be required for awarded grants.

•Maintain a grant proposal-tracking system to ensure timely submission of proposals and accurate records of proposals. Provide quarterly reports of progress, including a summary of grant proposals worked on and the level of assistance in each case.

•Coordinate grant and proposal writing activities with the department heads and PIs.

•Collaborate with PI and research staff to communicate and resolve any issues that arise concerning proposal submission.

•Develop and maintain a master file on pending grants and contracts worked on.

•Identify and recommend specific funding opportunities that may be of interest to individual CDU PIs.

•Manage proposal submissions for PIs within their assigned portfolio, including meeting with PIs to discuss proposed resources, drafting all administrative components of the proposal (including the budget, in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs), and coordinating submission to the sponsor.

•Support PIs in the preparation and submission of reports and other grant deliverables.

•Work with PIs to prepare statements of work, logic models, timelines, and budgets for grant applications.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

•Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

•3-5 years of experience grant writing experience, preferably with a research focus in an educational organization.

•Experience that should demonstrate a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities for faculty members at CDU

•Previous grant budget development and management experience

•Knowledge of federal regulations, funding policies, procedures and applicable local, state, federal and university regulations.

•Advanced skills in planning which combines the interests of multiple stakeholders within an institution or organization.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

•Excellent writing and verbal skills

•Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes

•Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and

database management skills

Excellent benefits:Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on the first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service, and much more.

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

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