Proposal Development SpecialistJob ID: 13752Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularAbout UTEPThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.https://www.utep.edu/orsp/The Research & Innovation division supports this world-class research enterprise by advancing transformative research excellence across campus and nurturing an innovative, cross-disciplinary culture. In all our work, we maintain a constant focus on our public mission of increasing access to excellent higher education and advancing discovery that positively impacts the health, culture, education, and economy of our region, the State of Texas, the nation, and the world. We do so by enabling the research success of our faculty and students through supporting the university research mission by providing research development, stewardship, compliance and safety services, and securing strategic external partnerships.Position InformationHiring Department: Research & InnovationPosting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekendsFLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: 09/05/2025Salary: $65,000 annuallyRequired Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter• List of three referencesIncomplete applications will not be reviewed.The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Purpose of PositionSummary: The Proposal Development Specialist in Research & Innovation primarily provides comprehensive support for developing grant proposals and secondarily provides marketing assistance. This position operates under moderate supervision with opportunities for initiative and independent judgment. The role involves collaborating with faculty staff and external stakeholders to ensure the preparation of competitive and well-structured grant proposals and providing support for marketing strategies.Essential FunctionsSupport faculty and staff in designing and preparing grant proposals at each process phase, including analyzing the solicitation, assessing, summarizing, and outlining proposal requirements, strategy consultations, and supporting engagement with funding agencies.Assist and support drafting letters of intent, institutional letters, and other non-scientific documents.Support faculty and staff in preparing and reviewing proposals by providing qualitative and editorial reviews of proposal drafts and specific content within the proposal.Facilitate internal and external review of proposals.Conduct in-depth analysis and research on funding agencies, funding opportunities, and agency programs.Monitor the funding landscape for opportunities aligned with faculty and staff research interests and University priorities.Analyze and provide summaries of funding announcements.Support faculty and staff with strategic post-submission consultations on unfunded proposals, developing a strategy for re-submission opportunities.Build knowledge of campus research strengths through relationships with staff and faculty.Prepare and disseminate email communications, including funding opportunities, workshops, and events.Prepare marketing collateral, including, but not limited to, email bulletins, digital/print graphics, video recording and editing, one-pagers, and program briefs.Assist in developing guides and toolkits for effectively using online tools and processes, which will enhance proposal development and departmental goals.Assist in developing, facilitating, and presenting programs, workshops, and training.Assist in the development and periodic updating of website content.Analyze departmental data, creating reports and graphics to track and improve processes.Stay abreast of university policies and federal and state regulations governing sponsored research administration.Perform other related duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable lawsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's DegreeandExperience: 3-5 years of experience, related to the statement of duties & responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in higher education, research development, sponsored programs, or nonprofit grants management.Demonstrated success in writing and editing for proposals, nominations, or public communications.Experience designing or delivering workshops, training, or outreach for faculty or professional audiences.Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new platforms, research databases, and data tools.Experience retrieving, analyzing, and managing data related to faculty research, awards, or institutional reporting.Experience using digital marketing tools, social media, or content creation in a professional setting.Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate with diverse campus stakeholders, including faculty and academic leaders.Strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Additional InformationThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6411970jeid-79795a16be919143aa5af675078a9c25