Grants Specialist
Job Description
The mission of CALS Global in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is to build partnerships, drive thought leadership, and create opportunities - to serve globally. Creating opportunities for global engagement and impact by faculty and students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is central to our vision for becoming a global leader in agriculture and life sciences. We wish to build CALS’ capabilities with a fulltime specialist position devoted to discovering, applying for, and implementing grant opportunities with a focus on global research, education, and extension/outreach.
The incumbent will be part of the CALS-Research proposal team and will 1) search for grant opportunities focused on international engagement appropriate for CALS, 2) support CALS Global and CALS faculty to secure competitive funds for international engagement, 3) engage faculty and assist proposal writing teams in response to international and domestic grant opportunities, 4) review documents and submit proposals through VT and sponsor/donor systems , and 5), facilitate faculty interactions related to funding programs, and promote research impacts.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written English communication skills
• Experience in forming and working on teams
• Experience with proposal submission procedures and software, or similar relevant
experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree
• Knowledge and experience of agriculture and life sciences
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
08/13/2021
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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