Grant and Program Specialist

Job Profile:

Research Development Specialist 2

Job Family:

Research Development

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Do you excel at crafting successful grant applications and other presentation materials? Are you passionate about supporting special projects from pre-launch through key deliverables? Then keep reading below for this Grant and Program Specialist opportunity!

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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We’re seeking a Grant Proposal and Program Specialist to support the efforts of the Innovation and Emerging Initiatives (IEI) team. IEI is a unique hub of global grants-funded projects, edtech innovations, data for research projects, and innovative partnerships. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by preparing grant applications, narratives, and stakeholder presentation materials that align with requirements and guidelines. Additionally, you will work across a portfolio of special projects (domestic and international) to support project launch, administration, facilitation, development of key deliverables, and ensure ongoing success of the projects.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.

Essential Duties:

Supports funding activities and development of innovative project proposals:

• Develops and delivers written content for grant proposals; guides overall proposal development .

• Supports the coordination of teams responsible for co-writing and co-developing grant proposals, including the preparation of proposal graphics to ensure timelines and standards are met.

• Researches funding opportunities; tracks grant applications, awards, and related communications; prepares a variety of periodic status reports.

• Curates and edits existing proposal content to ensure compliance with documented funder requirements and guidelines.

Assists with emerging initiatives/project set-up and ongoing success:

• Coordinates logistics, scheduling, and participant communications to support a variety of special projects.

• Establishes and monitors project expectations; works to support project success by completing necessary tasks and developing key deliverables.

• Leverages generative AI to automate, accelerate, and improve the quality of writing, research, analysis, and project management workflows.

• Responds to inquiries regarding project status; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success.

• Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff, and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives.

• Assists in the development and facilitation of design thinking sessions for project teams and stakeholders; incorporates session deliverables into project planning documents and communicates applicable action items with project teams.

Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Journalism, Communications or closely related field.

• Demonstrated strength and excellence in business/grants writing.

• Demonstrated comfort with public speaking and leading in a business setting.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others performing work in a team environment.

• Evidence of excellent organizational abilities and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize work across diverse teams (staff, faculty, vendors/partners) to deliver outcomes on time and within scope.

• Demonstrated ability to implement training, session reviews, and follow-up procedures.

• Evidence of strong communication skills in visual, oral, and written forms, including executive-ready summaries and stakeholder updates.

• Demonstrated self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• Describe your experience with business writing, grant writing, technical writing, editing, or publishing.

• Describe your experience coordinating projects across multiple stakeholders (e.g., staff, faculty, leadership, and external partners) to demonstrate your organizational skills, communication abilities, and comfort with ambiguity.

Salary & Benefits:

$55,000 – $70,000 per year; DOE

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

• Healthcare

• Financial Security

• Retirement

• Family Resources

• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)

• Discounts

Working Environment

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

Grant Funded

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

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Fingerprint Check Statement:

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