(to be completed by HR)
Title
Grant Writer
Essential Function: Sedentary Work
Range
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JCC
67658
Description: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Grant Writer ’s primary responsibilities consist of researching possible grant awards available to Nevada Advanced Autonomous Systems Innovation Center’s (NAASIC) officers and faculty, preparing the grant applications per the requirements listed, submitting grant applications, and following through on the grant application process for each grant application submitted. The Grant Writer will be responsible for the preparation of the sub-award agreements along with risk assessments, adherence to compliance, and monitoring of sub-recipients. The position will help assess risk of prospective sub-award recipients, prepare sub-award agreements with necessary flow-down terms and conditions from the prime award, and ensure the proper signing and processing of all sub-award documents. The position reports to the
NAASIC Business Development Director.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
70% - Grant Research and Writing
 Research availability and opportunities for grant funding through NSF and other
 appropriate funding agencies
Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and
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 presentations
Provide writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters and acknowledgements
Verify accuracy of all grant applications per the individualized application instructions
 that are provided by grantor prior to submission of applications
Maintain calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, additional requested documents, and proposal deadlines
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15% - Analysis and Reporting
 Maintain records of grant applications, grant awards, and denials
 Gather and consolidate outcome data for determining grant award successes
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Supply percentages of success as well as project future success rates
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Assemble reports for regulatory authorities, as well as NAASIC Directors, College of
Engineering, and UNR officials
15% - Preparation, Reporting, and Administration
 Provide accurate calculations as requested for completion of budget preparation
 Interact and work with NAASIC and College of Engineering staff to obtain data for budget preparation, compliance issues, audits, revisions and closeouts
 Collaborate with PIs in preparation and calculation of budgets for grant applications; both new and continuing funding
 Monitor protocols for budgets on each project and ensure compliance with funding requirements and assist with ensuring projects remain within budget
 Participate in project documentation collection and submission in the event of an audit
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made at the highest level. appropriate recommendations/determinations to bring the awards and contracts into compliance. The position will negotiate terms and conditions to meet policies and procedures, assemble budgets and other documentation, and ensure the regulatory requirements are met prior to setting up of expenditure accounts.
4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The position would report any major grant submissions or post-grant award, budgetary, or non-compliance issues to the attention of the NAASIC Business Development Director. The consequences for errors or misjudgments could undermi ne the University’s and NAASIC’s current and future UAS program advancements by bringing the department’s professional credibility into question.
The NAASIC Grant Writer is required to make independent decisions with minimal instruction and supervision. The decisions and judgments made affect the department and the University directly with respect to operation, grant awards and budgets, the Knowledge
Fund, and the support of faculty and staff needs related to grant research, submission and award support. The incumbent assumes responsibility for accurately identifying requirements for and deficiencies in grant submission requirements. The Grant Writer will review grant awards and contracts and make decision about the extent of compliance with university and NSHE policies and procedures, and, if non-compliance is evident, make
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5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success .
Competency Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking ☒
Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities ☒
Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge ☒
Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents ☒
Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Example provided.
If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be defined for each range.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Experience
Two years of professional experience
One year of professional experience
Relevant Experience : researching and writing grant applications, NSF experience preferred; preliminary budget preparation experience.
Certification and Licensure: (bulleted)
Schedule or Travel Requirements: (bulleted)
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Optional Addendum: If the job description is generic for use across multiple departments, the department is free to add an addendum for departmental specific duties which may be performed. Generic job descriptions for a limited number of titles are available at www.unr.edu/hr .
Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
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Grant research practices
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Grant writing techniques and principles
Skills:
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Database Management and computer programming
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Problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
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Technical communications and writing
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Research methodologies
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Proficiency in use of personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
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Supervisory skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to:
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Manage multiple complex studies according to protocol and in compliance with all relevant regulations
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Prepare grant reports for Directors
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Maintain accurate up-to-date records following university and department guidelines and policies
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Interact positively with all College of Engineering offices to ensure a positive workflow between them
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Work with diverse populations and be sensitive to gender, disabilities, and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
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Apply established rules and procedures and make decisions that affect quality, accuracy, or effectiveness of results
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Facilitate exchange, coordination, and collaboration of information, work, and projects/events
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Research and pursue all grant opportunities
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