Grants & Research Program Specialist

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Under the direction of the Director of Grants and Research, the Grants and Research Program Specialist works in the Office of Grants & Research (OGR) and will assist with all office activities and functions. The Program Specialist reviews, approves, and negotiates grants, contracts, and agreements on behalf of the institution and is responsible for reviewing work submitted from campus partners prior to submission to sponsor for consideration. The position ensures proposal and award compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and terms and conditions, including 2 CFR § 200, Uniform Guidance.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews, interprets, negotiates, and processes complex extramural award documents, proposals, and agreements according to established policies and procedures to adhere to timelines and meet unit objectives

• Develops drafts of grant budgets and budget justifications

• Works with faculty, staff, and administrators to improve grant seeking and writing skills including developing and conducting proposal development trainings, workshops, and web-based support materials to improve grant seeking and writing skills

• Researches, identifies, and disseminates information about funding sources (e.g., internal system, federal, state, and private) related to project/research ideas/interests (to individuals, groups, or entire campus as appropriate)

• Assists in facilitating team formation, conceptualization, writing and review of individual and collaborative grant proposals aimed at addressing institutional strategic initiatives

• Coordinates with appropriate university offices and staff to promote federal, state, Universities of Wisconsin and institutional policy compliance

• Coordinates all aspects of proposal development and submission, including assistance with research, data collection methods, writing, editing, budget development, goals, objectives, outcomes, and/or other supporting materials

Department:

Office of Grants and Research

Compensation:

Minimum compensation of $59,000

Required Qualifications:

• Individual and team-based problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in proposal writing or relatable professional/technical writing, and editing/proofreading
• Comfortable working with numbers and using Microsoft Excel (formulas and spreadsheets) and Office Suite to assist with grant budgeting and financial tracking
• Excellent speaking and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in grant writing, administration, and/or budget development
• Familiarity with funding search resources and experience in conducting funding searches
• Presentation skills (one-on-one, small groups, and/or large groups)
• Experience with private and corporate foundations
• Knowledge and understanding of federal research compliance regulations
• Experience in educational setting (preferably postsecondary)

Conditions of Appointment:

This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. 

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

How to Apply:

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Monday November 10, 2025.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.  

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. 

Benefit Details 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. 

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. 

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. 

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure 

• Total Compensation Estimator 

Employee Misconduct 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 

Confidentiality Statement  

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).  

Annual Security Report

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.