Logo:Posting Number:STA00075PO25
Job Family:Business Operations
Job Function:Proposal Development
USC Market Title:Grant Writer
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/182701
Job Level:P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title):Grant Writer- Health Sciences
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Office of Research
Department:OOR Research Infrastructure Support
State Pay Band:6
Approved Starting Salary:$54,165
Advertised Salary Range:$54,165 - $67,707
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis :12 months
Job Search Category:Other
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Inclusive Excellence Statement:At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Advertised Job Summary:The Carolina Grants & Innovation (CGI) Hub within the Office of Research is seeking to hire a Grant Writer for Health Sciences.
The Grant Writer for Health Sciences serves as a grant writer and editor for the Carolina Grants & Innovation Hub. The Grant Writer will work with University of South Carolina (USC) faculty and collaborators to prepare quality research grant applications for submission, including large/center proposals. The Grant Writer will also help in identifying funding opportunities relevant to USC Health Sciences research.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in a health-related field and 3 years related experience, including grant writing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent writing and editing skills. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in research and with word processing and referencing software. Ability to work independently.
Job Duty:Work alongside USC faculty to produce competitive health sciences research grant proposals through grant writing, expert technical editing, and background research. Clarify and improve logical flow and clarity of research proposals and technical content. Makes independent decisions to improve quality of proposal descriptions/narratives to provide to PIs for consideration
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:40
Job Duty:Provide expert guidance on updates in National Institute of Health (NIH) and other health sciences agencies’ priorities, review criteria, guidelines, and policies and processes. Advise faculty and staff of changes and ensure that proposals submitted through the CGI Hub incorporate these changes to remain competitive.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:40
Job Duty:Manage the health-sciences research grant proposal writing workflow to meet both internal and external deadlines. Enhance progress, and if required, problem-solving of delays and team cooperation, through interactions, communication, and collaboration within research teams for large/center proposals.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Perform other writing, expert technical editing, and research development related responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Job Open Date:01/31/2025
Job Close Date:02/28/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by February 28, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/182898
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