[Remote] Grant Writer (H)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Miami is seeking a Part-Time Grant Writer for its Department of Comprehensive AIDS Program in Miami. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, developing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding while ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Researches, identifies, and evaluates grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
• Develops, writes, and edits grant proposals, letters of intent (LOIs), and supporting narratives
• Translates programmatic, clinical, or academic concepts into clear, persuasive funding requests
• Ensures all submissions meet sponsor requirements, deadlines, and formatting guidelines
• Oversees the pre- and post-award grant processes and tracks grant activities
• Partners with faculty, clinicians, researchers, and leadership to gather input for proposals
• Coordinates with finance, compliance, and research administration teams on budgets and documentation
• Liaises with relevant University areas and funding agencies on pre- and post-award activities
• Supports cross-functional teams in defining program goals, outcomes, and measurable impact
• Manages end-to-end grant submission processes, including timelines and document tracking
• Ensures adherence to institutional policies and external funding requirements
• Maintains accurate records of submissions, awards, and reporting deadlines
• Assists in the preparation of grant reports, progress updates, and renewal applications
• Tracks grant performance metrics and funding outcomes while supporting ongoing funder relationships through clear, timely communication
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
• Assist management with grant preparation and submission
• Tracks grant applications and/or awards and follows up with funding agencies
• Prepare, respond to and coordinate grant monitoring to ensure grant accuracy
• Work with management team to respond to administrative, fiscal and programmatic questions
• Provide forecasting for fiscal and billing reporting to management team
• Mentors, supervises, and trains junior grant administration staff to further talent development
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
• Attend required meetings

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

Benefits

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

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