Job Summary

Must be eligible for Work Study Fall 2024. This is a position with an off campus agency. The Grants Assistant will aid the Grants Coordinator and the Development/Marketing and Communications Department in the day-to-day execution of grant initiatives. 

Responsibilities*

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct thorough research to understand the funding landscape, potential donors, and trends in nonprofit grant funding.
• Identify funding prospects that align with the organization's mission and programs.
• Start and maintain a research portfolio in the research database (GrantStation)
• Maintain a calendar of submission deadlines
• Assist with data collection required for grant reporting

Writing and Editing:

• Outlining framework for proposal and draft proposal sections.
• Proof and edit copy to improve readability correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, and typos, check and correct grammar, subject-verb agreement, tenses etc.

Administrative Assistance:

• Scanning and filing paperwork,
• Entering information into databases,
• Assisting with projects or events, and
• Other general administrative tasks and errands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Proficiency in the use of personal computer workstation with common software applications. 
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with due dates and deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills. Ability to work effectively across departments with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, and ages.   
• Regularly uses close and distance vision. Works at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time. 
• Conditions may include working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions as needed, working extended or irregular hours, and will travel to/from events as needed. 
• Must be physically able to assist with event setup and breakdown, including lifting up to 30 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. on occasion.

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.