Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

The Office of Equity & Inclusion (E&I) works across divisions and communities to align university efforts in the systemic infusion of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging (DEIB).  The Grant Writer/Resource Development Specialist is responsible for researching and identifying grant/funding opportunities, authoring/writing, submittals, management of proposals, timely reporting, and general support of the resource development process focused on DEIB. Position works collaboratively with campus partners for content development and application submissions.

This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited, non-unit position of 18 hours per week for up to one year with the potential for renewal dependent on funding. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Creative Writing, or related area (master’s preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in grant writing/fundraising and submitting successful grant proposals
• Excellent knowledge of proposal submission, fundraising process, and proficiency with competitive corporate and foundation, federal and state granting processes

  Skills:

• Effective communication skills; clear, precise, and compelling writing skills
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Strong multitasking, organizational and time management skills, detailed oriented, deadline-driven, with excellent follow-up & follow-through skills
• Demonstrated ability to build/maintain relationships with a diverse array of people including faculty, staff, external community partners
• Demonstrated self-starter, motivated, ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications, web-based platforms

Additional Considerations:

• Non-profit experience or related experience in communications, journalism would be considered
• Knowledge of the historic barriers and contemporary challenges faced by underrepresented and marginalized populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to write in different styles or formats (technical, business, creative, etc.)
• Experience with local & regional foundations and corporations
• Experience with federal and state funding opportunities
• Ability to self-check and editing skills
• High degree of initiative to find opportunities
• Ability to meet deadlines, and work independently
• Attention to detail, strong editing and organization skills
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply proposal guidelines and/or government regulations

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.  

This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited, non-unit position of 18 hours per week for up to one year with the potential for renewal dependent on funding. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.  Names and contact information of three references will be requested at the time of application. Submission of a writing sample is optional.