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Grant Administrator II
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What they do
A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$75,152 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Fort Worth and the Texas A&M
- RELLIS Campus.
Salary:
$3,742.67- $6,666.
Job Description Summary:
The Professional Grant Writer and Research Editor provides expert writing, editing, and proposal development support for faculty and research teams across TAMUS institutions, improving proposal quality, competitiveness, and funding success rates.Responsibilities:
- Draft, edit, and refine proposal narratives for federal, foundation, and industry sponsors.
- Collaborate with faculty to articulate compelling research impact, innovation, and broader impacts.
- Review proposals for compliance with sponsor guidelines and evaluation criteria.
- Develop boilerplate content, institutional descriptions, and shared proposal resources.
- Coordinate proposal timelines and writing schedules.
- Provide writing workshops and grantsmanship training.
- Support development of white papers, concept papers, and strategic research communications.
- Maintain quality assurance processes for major proposal submissions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of grant writing, scientific editing, or research communications experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated success with funded federal proposals.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.