Grant Writer

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State University is seeking a highly skilled Grant Writer to support the research mission of the Energy Institute and Earth and Environmental Systems Institute. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, planning, and writing grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant writing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate state and federal research programs and regulations. They will also be able to work collaboratively with researchers, faculty, and staff to develop compelling grant proposals.

The Grant Writer will be responsible for:

• Researching and identifying grant opportunities from local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as research foundations.
• Facilitating the formation of project teams to develop collaborative research proposals.
• Writing and editing non-technical sections of grant proposals, and providing support for technical sections as requested.
• Assisting Principal Investigators with team development and internal and external partnerships.
• Working collaboratively with strategic partners across Penn State and externally to identify content for non-technical sections.
• Developing a list of new grant prospects and preparing summary memos for each.
• Collaborating closely with institute leadership, PIs, the finance department, the college's graduate office, and various sub-units to gather necessary information for budget, project cost-share contributions, and details about sub-awards.
• Preparing and submitting regular reports to funding agencies, providing updates on grant activities, achievements, and outcomes.
• Scheduling, coordinating, facilitating, and documenting planning meetings.
• Providing updates and sending progress summaries to PIs and directors.
• Communicating the proposal strategy and progress to other organizational stakeholders, obtaining input, and signing off on content from other departments as needed.
• Creating and maintaining a repository of grant support documents; tracking the progress of grant proposals submitted and their outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in grant writing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate state and federal research programs and regulations. They will also be able to work collaboratively with researchers, faculty, and staff to develop compelling grant proposals.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher plus one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A doctoral degree in any aspect of Energy, Environmental, and/or Earth Sciences or equivalent experience would be preferred.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to communicate utilizing clear, concise, and compelling language.
• Strong research abilities with the capacity to gather and analyze information efficiently to inform decision-making.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with funding agencies and relevant stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Application Instructions:

To receive consideration for this position, please upload a cover letter and resume with your online application.

Additional Information:

This is a hybrid position that combines remote and regular on-campus work. Questions related to the hybrid work arrangement should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Minimal travel is required for this position may fluctuate based on business needs.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $61, $89,600.00

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