Grant Writer

Grant Writer 1456110

• Hourly pay: $65/hr
• Worksite: Leading university (Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Hybrid, Must be onsite Mondays and Wednesdays)
• W2 Employment, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 10 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading university is seeking a Grant Writer. The successful candidate will support the School of Medicine's research efforts by identifying and pursuing funding opportunities with local and family foundations.

Grant Writer Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate local and family foundation funding opportunities.
• Develop compelling proposals that advance community-focused research.
• Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure high-quality submissions.
• Support faculty and research teams with grant strategy and preparation.
• Participate with the principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within the parameters of sponsored and nonsponsored research guidelines.

Grant Writer Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Grant Writer in higher education or research environments.
• Master’s degree.
• Experience with IRB processes and grant writing at universities is highly desirable.
• Experience writing and preparing grant proposals for federal, state, or foundation funding.
• Familiarity with university research administration systems and offices.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate research concepts clearly.
• Proven experience in grant proposal development and submission for federal, state, and foundation funding in higher education
• Project management skills to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of research compliance, including IRB, NIH.

Shift:

• Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day.
• Open for consideration; usually on-site Mondays and Wednesdays.