Broader Impacts Grants Consultant

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address reasons for your interest in this position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. REQUIRED: A writing sample of up to 10 pages is required for consideration for this position linked to or attached to the application materials. An acceptable writing sample would be a grant application, fellowship application, research paper, or similar document.

If you are interested in applying to this position, we are offering two optional 30-minute information sessions via Zoom to learn more about the role and ask questions. Please email Program Director Dr. Michelle Campbell at [email protected] to sign up for one of the sessions or ask further questions.

Optional information session dates and times:

• Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 12pm eastern time

• Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5pm eastern time

Job Summary

Michigan Engineering is looking for a collaborative, enthusiastic, and well-organized team member who desires a role to contribute to Michigan Engineering's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), research and sponsored programs goals. You will play an important role on the Culture, Grants and Advancement team within the Office of Culture, Community and Equity (OCCE) at Michigan Engineering. The Culture, Grants and Advancement team is responsible for research grant consultations with faculty, DEI professional development for faculty and staff, and different initiatives related to Michigan Engineering's DEI 2.0 strategic plan.

You will join OCCE to help enact and maintain measures that promote DEI within Michigan Engineering's research agenda and support faculty as they apply for competitive research and foundation grants. Reporting to the Program Director for Culture, Grants and Advancement, the Broader Impacts Grants Consultant is a DEI content-area specialist with broad knowledge of the research and grant application process in higher education. Their primary function is to consult on DEI-related sections of the pre-proposal, proposal and site visit stages of research grants. Such sections include broader impacts, broadening participation, mentorship, educational outreach and culture of inclusion plans. The Broader Impacts Grants Consultant will work in partnership with Michigan Engineering Associate Dean of Research's Research Development team and members of Michigan Engineering Corporate and Foundation Relations team.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

This description is intended to indicate the types of responsibilities requested of you. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:

• Build relationships and maintain regular contact with prospective grantees to support the success of their projects, and facilitate problem-solving as necessary

• Provide initial in-take consultations with faculty and research administrators

• Provide ideas, resources (e.g., K-12 programs), and referrals to other units (e.g., CEDER, Ginsberg Center) as appropriate

• Write feedback on DEI-specific sections of research grant proposals

• Function as the Grants/Proposal Writer for the various internal initiatives to address diversity, equity and inclusion and support the Program Director in grant discovery for OCCE programs

• Identify and develop sponsored and corporate foundation grant proposals to support OCCE's K-20 programs

• Make recommendations to the Program Director and Executive Director of Culture, Community and Equity as to the extent of involvement needed on research grant proposals

• Develop and facilitate workshops, panels, or discussions to educate faculty on DEI-specific sections of research grant proposals, such as broader impacts and broadening participation or other DEI topics needed for faculty development and support

• Attend and give feedback on research grant proposal site visit dress rehearsals, and provide additional information to grant program officers at the direction of the Program Director and Executive Director of Culture, Community and Equity

• Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of tracking and progress reports

• Work in partnership with the Program Director on strategy, evaluation metrics, progress report review, and creating a thoughtful narrative for different audiences around this body of work

• Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks, as required

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree required with 3 or more years of experience in business, STEM fields, English/communications, non-profits or higher education. A combination of education and experience may be considered

• Experience writing clear, compelling argumentation for professional audiences

• Experience giving clear, helpful feedback on writing to subject matter experts

• Experience with effectively and efficiently developing and executing several key projects while simultaneously and continually setting priorities on emerging requirements and changing timelines

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the demonstrated ability to synthesize ideas, anticipate next steps and prioritize important decisions

• Familiarity with the research process in higher education

• Familiarity with research grant requirements, expectations and processes

• Skills in fostering new relationships, marshaling professional networks, and strategic planning

• Proven commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

• Experience with designing and facilitating workshops, panels, discussions or similar programming

Work Locations

The Michigan Engineering Office of Culture, Community and Equity operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a FLEX position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working on campus 2-3 days per week, depending on the time of year, and working remotely the rest of the week. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

251565

Working Title

Broader Impacts Grants Consultant

Job Title

Grant/Proposal Writer

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

CoE Culture Community & Equity

Posting Begin/End Date

7/12/2024 - 8/17/2024

Salary

$68,000.00 - $75,000.00

Career Interest

Communications & Marketing

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