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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Department of Information Science offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Our programs are nationally recognized and ranked. The Master of Science program with majors in Library Science and Information Science is accredited by the American Library Association. The School Library Media Certification is ranked tenth in the nation and the Health Informatics program is ranked seventh in the nation. We also offer the nation’s largest interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Information Science.
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Position Overview
The Department of Information Science - Health Informatics Program seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized Grant Writer to support faculty in developing competitive grant proposals, and coordinating proposal submissions to federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors. with particular emphasis on the National Institutes of Health and related health-focused funding organizations. The Grant Writer will work collaboratively with the director of the Health Informatics Program to support strategic research growth.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, science, research administration, or related field.
Experience in grant writing, proposal development, research administration, or technical writing.
Excellent written, editing, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
Strong attention to detail.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
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Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience preparing proposals for National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, or private foundations.
Familiarity with NIH funding mechanisms, peer-review criteria, and proposal structure.
Experience in academic, healthcare, or research environments.
Familiarity with systems such as Grants.gov, eRA Commons, or institutional proposal systems.
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- Collaborate with faculty to develop competitive grant proposals, letters of intent, concept papers, and full applications. Assist in writing, editing, and formatting proposal narratives, biosketches, abstracts, specific aims, and supporting documents. Coordinate proposal timelines, submission requirements, and internal deadlines. Gather and organize required administrative documentation, including budgets, justifications, compliance materials, and institutional approvals. Maintain records of submissions, outcomes, and funding activity. Provide strategic input on proposal competitiveness and funding alignment. - (Essential)
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Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
May 15 - July 1 (10-20 hrs per week)
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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