The Director of Grant Development takes on many roles, some of which include:
- takes an active, and often lead role in writing proposals for external funding on behalf of the College,
- functions as counsel and provides support to College Administrators in interactions with appropriate administrators in other Colleges and The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects,
- works closely with faculty to facilitate efforts to develop and prepare effective and competitive proposals, including providing support in preparation of budgets and proposal ancillary documentation,
- organizes and runs grant writing workshops, especially for new faculty,
- takes an active role in preparing internal University reports with regard to external funding,
- works with faculty in the College to identify potential funding sources,
- plays a lead role in developing and implementing a strategy to secure funding from government (state and federal), foundation, and corporate entities in a manner that supports strategic needs and goals of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Other Roles
As appropriate, the Director may also:
- compile, collate, and synthesize institutional data and/or national trend data needed to support grant-writing efforts at the College or individual faculty level,
- prepare and deliver oral presentation to prospective funders and/or internal University audiences with regard to funding history, status, and prospects, and
- represent the College in administering awards.
