TALENT Software Services is hiring: Grant Writer in Palo Alto

Pay Range

This range is provided by TALENT Software Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$65.00/hr - $68.97/hr

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate local and family foundation funding opportunities
• Develop compelling proposals that advance community‑focused research
• Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure high‑quality submissions
• Support faculty and research teams with grant strategy and preparation
• Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and nonsponsored research guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IRB processes and grant writing at Stanford is highly desirable
• Master’s degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in higher education or research environments
• Experience writing and preparing grant proposals for federal, state, or foundation funding
• Familiarity with Stanford research administration systems and offices, including RMG, OSR, SeRA, Cayuse Proposals, FFIT/My Projects, eCertification, OPACS, and Authority Manager
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate research concepts clearly
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with faculty and research teams
• Ability to report progress and priorities to executive leadership

Requirements

• Full time or part time: part time
• Number of hours per week: 10
• Shift timing/schedule: Up for discussion – generally M/W on site
• Will the resource be working with minors? No
• How many years of experience are required? Preferably Master’s with 3 years direct experience as a grant writer
• Will this role extend or possibly convert to a Stanford FTE? Not at this time
• Top 3 requirements to hire
• Proven experience in grant proposal development and submission for federal, state, and foundation funding in higher education
• Project management skills to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of research compliance, including IRB, NIH
• Location Address: 3180 Porter
• Remote/onsite/hybrid: Hybrid

Background Check

• Is a degree required for this job? Master’s
• Is driving required for this job? No

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting