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Tennessee State University

<div><div><div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Technical/Grant Writer</div>
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<div><div><b>Division</b></div> <div>College of Agriculture</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Agricultural Science</div>
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<div><div><b>Number of hours per week</b></div> <div>37.5</div>
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<div><div><b>Days to be worked</b></div> <div>Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday</div>
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<div><div><b>Months per year</b></div> <div>Fiscal (12 months)</div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div> <div>Full-Time</div>
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<div><div><b>Campus</b></div> <div>Main Campus</div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Position Number</b></div> <div>048990</div>
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<div><div><b>Advertised Salary</b></div> <div>Commensurate with qualifications and experience</div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Basis</b></div> <div>Monthly</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div>Provide editing and scientific/technical writing services regarding grant proposal<br>
development for faculty within the College of Agriculture, to include copyedit of<br>
proposal content, including reviewing for compliance, accuracy, and completeness.<br>
Keeps abreast of sources for external funding and building strong relationships with private<br>
and government funding agencies. Convenes with faculty to identify and clarify grant<br>
opportunities for federal, foundational, and industry sponsors.<br>
Research and identify faculty research interests and strengths, to facilitate alignment with<br>
funding opportunities.<br>
Project management of the grant application process through the university submission<br>
system .<br>
Impact statement preparation.</div>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Proven, demonstrable experience in scientific/technical editing and writing. Applicants will be asked to submit examples of scientific/technical writing.</li>
<li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in agricultural communication, journalism, English or closely related field and at least 3 years related experience in academic/technical/ grant writing; or a similar Master&rsquo;s degree with two years of similar experience.</li>
<li>Experience communicating complex, technical issues to various audiences.</li>
<li>Experience working with others in a team environment to produce scholarly writing.</li>
<li>Familiarity with agricultural and/or scientific content areas.</li>
<li>Independent judgment, strong organization and communication skills, and superior customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas related to scientific research and research development.</li>
<li>Ability to translate technical/scientific concepts into clear, concise language for inclusion in funding proposals.</li>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div><div>Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.</div><div>
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.</div><div>
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the &ldquo;Transcript&rdquo; section.</div><div>
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>06/02/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div> <div>06/16/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Category</b></div> <div>Administrative/Professional</div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Benefits</b></div>
<div>Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.</div>
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<div><div><b>Quick Link</b></div> <div>https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10717</div>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Reference Letter</b></h2>
<div><div><div>References
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Minimum References Required</b></div> <div>2</div>
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<div><div><b>Recommendation Deadline</b></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Questions</b></h2>
<div><p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p>
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</p></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Documents Needed to Apply</b></h2>
<div><b>Required Documents</b>
<div><ul><li>CV/Resume</li></ul>
<ul><li>Cover Letter</li></ul>
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