Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology Job Summary

The Division of Epidemiology within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah seeks a highly motivated, self-starting, and detail-oriented Grant Writer to join its staff. The Grant Writer will be housed within the Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge and Advocacy (PARCKA) https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/epidemiology/parcka.

The Grant Writer will support faculty and researchers in securing external funding from federal agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and ensuring the timely and accurate submission of grant applications. This position will report to the Director of Research at PARCKA and will play a critical role in advancing our research mission.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and administrators to pro-actively identify funding opportunities aligned with academic research areas.
• Write and edit clear, compelling, and technically accurate proposals, letters of intent, narratives, and supporting documents for grant submissions.
• Coordinate the grant application process, including pre-submission peer reviews proposal drafts, timelines, and submission requirements.
• Assist with post-award reporting and communications to funding agencies as needed.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Stay up to date on trends and best practices in grant writing, academic funding, and compliance.
• Support faculty with grant writing workshops or training sessions, as needed.
• Develop templates and maintain a library of successful proposals and standard language for common information (e.g., facilities, mission, etc.).
• May interact with political and corporate partners related to research initiatives.
• Spearheads strategic research initiatives by acting as a key partner with initiative directors to form strategic direction and guide initiatives.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required:

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Preference will be given to those who:

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience or 12 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Have a minimum of 2–3 years of experience in grant writing, preferably in an academic or nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated success in securing grant funding from government agencies or foundations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal and foundation funding mechanisms (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, NEH, private foundations).

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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