Desired knowledge and skills include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Three to five years experience in successful grants development, ideally in higher education or in the non-profit sector.
• A working knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures of the UW-Madison and the State of Wisconsin strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, self direction and initiative, and proven skill in research and writing (case studies, letters of inquiry, grant proposals, reports, etc).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with individuals and groups in diverse settings is essential, as is the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines and maximize desired outcomes.

A detailed position and application requirements can be found at: http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/aboutus/employment.html

This is a 50% Academic Staff renewable appointment with full fringe benefits

• Application deadline: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 5pm CST.
• Anticipated start date: January 1, 2010
• To apply, please email a detailed cover letter and resume along with at least one example of a successful proposal or report you have developed to:

Jonie Bonfield
School of Human Ecology
jbonfield {at} wisc(.)edu
608-262-0017

Questions about this position may be addressed to:

Randy Wallar
Associate Director
Morgridge Center for Public Service
jrwallar {at} wisc(.)edu
608-262-5781