Job Description

Pay Rate Range: $67.50/hr

Employment Type: Part-Time (10 hours per week)

Duration: Contract 12 months

Schedule: Flexible; generally Monday/Wednesday on-site, with hybrid options available

Location: Stanford, CA 94305

Job Code: 1456110

Overview

Tekberry is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Grant Writer to support our client, a world-class research and academic institution. In this role, you will identify and pursue funding opportunities with local and family foundations to advance the department s community-focused research initiatives.

Reporting to the Vice Chief of Research, the Grant Writer will collaborate with faculty, program leads, and research administrators to develop competitive proposals, manage submission timelines, and ensure high-quality, compliant applications aligned with our client s research standards. As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits.

Responsibilities

Grant Development and Strategy (60%)

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize funding opportunities from local and family foundations.
• Collaborate with principal investigators (PIs), faculty, and research teams to develop compelling proposals that align with community-based research priorities.
• Draft, edit, and refine narrative sections, including statements of need, project descriptions, and impact summaries.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, gather required documents, and ensure timely submission.
• Track proposal outcomes and maintain an active database of funding opportunities and submissions.

Research Administration and Compliance (40%)

• Partner with the PI in preparing administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
• Ensure all submissions comply with Stanford University, federal, and foundation regulations, including IRB and NIH standards.
• Liaise with Stanford s Research Management Group (RMG), Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), and other administrative offices to manage routing and approvals.
• Utilize Stanford systems such as SeRA, Cayuse Proposals, FFIT/MyProjects, eCertification, OPACS, and Authority Manager for proposal and compliance management.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Master s degree (required).
• 3+ years of direct experience writing and preparing grant proposals in higher education or research settings.
• Proven experience developing and submitting proposals for federal, state, and foundation funding.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical or scientific concepts into clear, persuasive language.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with research compliance processes, including IRB and NIH standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with faculty, staff, and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Stanford University s research administration systems and processes (RMG, OSR, SeRA, Cayuse, FFIT/MyProjects, eCertification, OPACS, Authority Manager).
• Prior experience in community-focused or health-related research proposal development.
• Experience writing for local or family foundation audiences.
• Demonstrated understanding of sponsored research policies and administrative requirements.

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and collaboration across diverse faculty and administrative groups.
• Quality & Accuracy: Ensures all proposal components meet internal and external submission requirements.
• Accountability: Manages timelines proactively and communicates progress and priorities to executive leadership.
• Work Environment: Hybrid role with both on-site collaboration and remote flexibility.

Top 3 Hiring Requirements

Proven experience in grant proposal development and submission for federal, state, and foundation funding in higher education.

Strong project management skills to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines.

Demonstrated knowledge of research compliance, including IRB and NIH guidelines.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements!

Tekberry, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, 10 hours per week, Flexible hours,

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