Grant Administrator II

About the role

The Grant Administrator II provides expert writing, editing, and proposal development support for faculty and research teams across Texas A&M University System institutions. This role enhances proposal quality, competitiveness, and funding success rates.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and refine narrative sections of proposals for federal, foundation, and industry sponsors.
• Collaborate with faculty to articulate research impact, innovation, and broader societal benefits.
• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor guidelines and evaluation criteria.
• Develop boiler‑plate content, institutional descriptions, and shared proposal resources.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, writing schedules, and submission logistics.
• Deliver writing workshops, grantsmanship training, and support the creation of white papers and concept papers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of grant writing, scientific editing, or research communications experience.
• Demonstrated success with funded federal proposals.
• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency (security‑sensitive position).

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word for document creation and editing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data organization and budgeting.

What we offer

• Competitive health benefits and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas.
• Optional defined contribution retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and wellness programs to support work‑life balance.
• Salary range of $3,742.67 – $6,666.66 per month, commensurate with experience.