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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Prepares a wide variety of written materials including grant and gift proposals, briefings, cultivation and stewardship correspondence, and research summaries with significant scientific content for both internal and external Development constituents. 2. Researches and compiles lists of prospects in the sciences and related fields for a variety of purposes, ensuring that all prospect information is accurate and up-to-date. 3. Designs, develops, and produces ad hoc reports and analyses of science prospects by report generation and manipulation of information systems, including the University's primary constituent database. 4. Develops strategy and methodology for identifying leading prospects with interests in the sciences and related fields. 5. Conducts research on individuals using office data and internet search engines, often partnering with Office of Development research associates. 6. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Superior scientific and technical writing/editing expertise, and demonstrated interpersonal skills to interact with senior-level administrators, faculty, and staff across the university. Professionalism, maturity, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Required Skill/ability 2: Proven ability to write and assemble successful grant applications, including to federal agencies, private foundations, and industry. Ability to work productively and respectfully with the writing of others. Required Skill/ability 3: Advanced expertise in proposal development and research development best practices and sponsored projects administration within a university setting. Required Skill/ability 4: Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to organize, meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks with competing needs. Ability to work well independently as well as contribute to team efforts in a fast-paced environment. Required Skill/ability 5: Commitment to an inclusive workplace. Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.). Preferred Education: Advanced degree in the sciences or a related field. Familiarity with Yale. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Development Associate, Technical Writer University Job Title: Proposal Development Manager Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Advanced degree in the sciences or a related field. Familiarity with Yale. Bachelor's Degree in the sciences, engineering, or a related field and two years of experience in scientific research and/or in project management involving professional scientific writing or equivalent combination of education and related experience.