Assoc. Director (Proposal Writing) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Associate Director, Proposal Writing 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).

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).

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A12 Apply Now