The Position
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, research, develop, and write grants, contracts, proposals, and reports in accordance with specific instructions and requirements; provide rough draft, revisions, and final copy.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop and write grants, contracts, proposals, and reports.
- Interview subject experts and perform research to become familiar with project.
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Provide rough draft, revisions, and final copy.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers.
- Assist in laying out material for publication.
Qualifications
Knowledge of technical writing procedures and techniques; interviewing techniques; record-keeping techniques; and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Ability to develop, write, and edit a wide variety of technical documents; communicate effectively with staff and project participants; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Experience in technical writing and/or writing for an educational institution.
