Description

Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Educational Proposal Writer

Location: Clemson University

The education proposal writer will serve as a central resource for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences with regards to education-related research and large proposal development. This position is responsible for identifying, defining, and developing funding sources to support existing and planned program activities and coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals both to federal and third-party entities. In addition to the previous, this individual would be responsible for the following:

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundations and private funding prospects.
• Conduct opportunity assessments and identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match up college research priorities working closely under the direction of the associate dean for research.
• Engage as needed with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
• Works with appropriate faculty to develop proposals to new government, corporate, foundations and private funding prospects.
• Develops proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations ensuring timely submission of well-researched, well-written and well-documented grant/fund raising proposals coordinated with the appropriate researchers within the college and university.
• Writes reports to government, corporate, foundations and other funding agencies as required.
• Act as liaison with faculty and staff for supporting documentation needed in the reports.
• Establish and maintain relationships with grant recipients and with local, state and federal agencies.
• Organizes and attends conferences, forums, workshops, and other meetings as necessary to support proposal development within the college as it relates to large grants and initiatives.
• Actively works with faculty members to develop education proposals and review proposals from CECAS Faculty.
• Build teams of faculty on large proposals.
• Assist with educational research program assessment on awarded grants.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Engineering or Computing is preferred.
• Expertise in the learning sciences with experience working with engineering and computing disciplines is preferred.
• Applicant must have experience in writing and submitting large research proposals to sponsors such as NSF and DoEd among others.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply at the following link with the required documents (four professional references, a writing sample, and a C.V.) http://apply.interfolio.com/73584. For full consideration, please submit applications through Interfolio by February 7, 2020. The position will open until filled.

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Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

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