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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Assoc. Director, Scientific Proposal Writing/Development (Hybrid/Remote) to work at UHealth in Miami, FL. This position has the option to work remotely.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Assoc. Director, Proposal Writing (A) analyzes, simplifies, streamlines, and designs well-organized, high-quality, error-free content in both hard-copy and online formats for the University and assigned department(s) to best meet the needs of both internal and external audiences. The Assoc. Director, Proposal Writing (A) researches, writes, and organizes ideas, with the goal of formulating and writing principal and major gift proposals designed to substantially increase philanthropic support. The Associate Director will work closely with university administrators, faculty, development officers and graphic designers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Participates in proposal strategy, design, writing, and review sessions throughout the life of the proposal.
Researches and writes compelling proposals, reports, and other individualized communications in support of University's strategic initiatives, inspiring new or continued philanthropy at the highest level.
Describes complex subject matters in clear, persuasive language and presents concise rationales for philanthropy.
Organizes source material and write descriptive and compelling proposal material according to the client's standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Serves as liaison to all assigned department staff units to effectively plan and support content related to their objectives.
Analyzes requests for assistance and meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering writing, review, and approval.
Coordinate requirements with contributors and contribute proposal status information to review meetings.
Improves proposed-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate, implementing changes as needed.
Proofreads and fact-checks documents for clarity and consistency and advises team of any identified corrections.
Develops and maintains a sitemap for indexing and archiving content.
Maintains a clear understanding of all development and fundraising goals, strategies, and messages.
Monitors website performance and coordinates focus groups, user tests, and surveys to analyze and meet audience needs.
Assures content creation aligns with the University's overall messaging and content strategy.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field. PhD in biomedical or related sciences preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Must have experience writing proposals submitted to the National Institutes of Health, preferably the National Cancer Institute and experience with Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR). Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
DEPARTMENT SPECIFICS
SUMMARY
This position works closely with leaders in the cancer center to develop, write and edit grants, manuscripts and other communications strategically aligned with the CCSG and Sylvester's strategic plan. Responsible for the editing of strategically important grant applications, manuscripts, reports and other communications for grammar, readability, clarity, consistency in information, tone and voice, and conformance with any applicable RFA requirements; as well as for leading the development of and maintaining the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) templates and RPPR progress report templates for each proposal section.
Oversees and participates in the writing and editing of key reports required to maintain NCI designation, state of Florida funding and philanthropic relationships, including but not limited to the CCSG, the CCSG RPPR, FACCA annual reports, FACCA three-year reports, and Sylvester's strategic plan.
Works directly with the Cancer Center Director on priority writing projects. Collaborates and participates with principal investigators (PIs) to write and edit new and revised grant applications, associated annual reports and manuscripts.
Supervises staff in the Proposal Development/Scientific Writing Team to complete key communication efforts for the Cancer Center including, but not limited to, grants and grant components, policies and workflows, email communications, newsletter development and collaborative communications with institutional areas including University of Miami Development UHealth Marketing and Communications.
Job Duties:
Works with PIs to develop, write and edit complex grants such as multi-PI, program project grants, SPORES and the CCSG or other grants of strategic importance to Sylvester in alignment with RFA requirements, the CCSG and Sylvester's strategic plan. Contributions to this process are informed by Sylvester's science and lend continuity of tone and voice throughout the application.
Regularly attends research program meetings to ensure familiarity with Sylvester PIs and their research.
Works with PIs to develop, write and edit manuscripts of strategic importance to Sylvester in alignment with the CCSG and Sylvester's strategic plan.
Works with Sylvester leadership to develop, write and edit documents and communications of strategic importance to Sylvester.
Provides mentorship/instruction in scientific writing to junior faculty and trainees through instruction and coaching.
Leads development of grant, report, publication, policy and workflow templates and writing resources, including style guides.
In collaboration with the Sylvester pre-award team and University of Miami entities, maintains expert knowledge of current applicable grant, publication, policy and philanthropic documentation regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions.
Responsible for working collaboratively with the Sylvester pre-award team to ensure templates and grant application components conform to all RFA requirements and other applicable regulations or policies.
Works directly with the Cancer Center Director on priority writing projects.
Responsible for assignment of writing and editing projects among team staff in collaboration with the Executive Director of Cancer Center Operations.
Responsible for strategic development of the team in alignment with the CCSG and Sylvester's strategic plan.
Responsible for training and professional development of team staff.
Responsible for HR oversight of the team, including personnel issues, approval of leave and hiring of additional or replacement staff.
Education (Preferred):
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree with five (5) years of relevant experience or Ph.D. with at least three (3) years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience:
Bachelor's degree (required) and/or at least a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Maintains a strong knowledge of scientific writing including grammar, punctuation, usage, tone and style guides (e.g. AMA, CSE).
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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