Grants Writer Job at Okanagan College
Position Information
Position Number
S01034
Position Title
Grants Writer
Division/Portfolio
Learning and Applied Research
Department/Program
Learning and Applied Research Admin
Location
Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
Under the direction of the Director of Learning and Applied Research, the Grants Writer provides support in the development of funding proposals. In addition, the Grants Writer provides assistance to faculty with the development of internal and external research, proposals, funding applications, and grants. The Grants Writer is responsible for preparing grants for various applied research proposals, primarily funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Functions and Duties
1. Provides support and works with faculty/teams as the key point of contact, to develop and write grant applications for external funding agencies.
2. Identifies and submits to the Director, Learning and Applied Research calls for proposal that are relevant to the college.
3. Develops and retains in-depth knowledge and understanding of Tri-Agency, policies and grant opportunities.
4. Keeps up to date on research funding programs, deadlines, application guidelines, policies/procedures and regulations that are of relevance to Okanagan College.
5. Tracks all submissions including deadlines, key dates and current status.
6. Handles inquiries related to grant writing support for funded applied research projects.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Identifies and submits to the Director, Learning and Applied Research calls for proposal that are relevant to the college.
3. Develops and retains in-depth knowledge and understanding of Tri-Agency, policies and grant opportunities.
4. Keeps up to date on research funding programs, deadlines, application guidelines, policies/procedures and regulations that are of relevance to Okanagan College.
5. Tracks all submissions including deadlines, key dates and current status.
6. Handles inquiries related to grant writing support for funded applied research projects.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
A University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum three years of related experience. Experience writing successful grant/funding applications.
Skills and Abilities
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Superior oral and written communication.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills to facilitate and coordinate teamwork among faculty, staff and administrators.
- Considerable knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques and tools.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of faculty, employees, students and stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to plan, organize and implement work schedules to effectively meet deadlines and system requirements for grant applications.
- Solid understanding of the research funding landscapes in Canada.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize conflicting and competing deadlines.
- Ability to effectively maintain a highly varied workload and maintain attention to detail with frequent interruptions.
- Knowledge of Tri Council agencies procedures, research methods, research ethics and funding options and opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Desired Start Date
02/06/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Schedule
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
$26.82 - $30.65
Appointment Type
Support - Regular Full-time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employee Group
Support
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