Proposal Strategist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onAT&T East Lansing Central office, 337, Abbot Road, Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48823, United States
About the Team
International Studies and Programs (ISP) serves as the hub for international research, teaching, and outreach at Michigan State University. For over 60 years, MSU has been intentionally global, leveraging partnerships with scientists, practitioners, and organizations across academia, government, and the private sector to create new knowledge and solve pressing global challenges.
The Global Research Office within ISP presents a novel higher education model for international research and development. It provides expertise and resources to facilitate access to funding from the U.S. government, philanthropic foundations, bilateral and multilateral organizations, foreign governments, and non-profit and for-profit entities. The office acts as a conduit for co-creation, linking MSU faculty, collaborating partners, and the broader international community to develop groundbreaking research and innovative solutions.
A defining characteristic of the MSU model is that ISP does not have its own solely assigned faculty. Instead, it serves as a convener of interdisciplinary groups of faculty drawn from throughout MSU's 17 academic colleges, spreading the international dimension throughout the university.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
AT&T East Lansing Central office, 337, Abbot Road, Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48823, United States
East Lansing, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and contribute expertise to international proposal efforts ensuring global best practices are incorporated
- check_circleCoordinate with the Research Administrator to ensure adherence to required proposal standards
- check_circleServe as a point of contact for external agencies, foundations, and multilateral organizations
- check_circleGenerate scholarly outputs and informational briefings on international proposal development best practices
- check_circleTranslate technical content into clear, outcome-oriented language for diverse audiences
- check_circleDraft and edit concept notes, letters of intent, and full proposals for international funding
- check_circleEnsure proposals achieve intended impact and comply with donor and university policies
- check_circleMaintain a repository of all proposals to track content and document success stories
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's degree in international development, communications, or related field
- verified3+ years of experience in research development, proposal writing, or project design
- verifiedExcellent writing, editing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- verifiedAbility to manage multiple deadlines across interdisciplinary teams
- verifiedUnderstanding of philanthropic and federal funding frameworks
Nice to Have
Understanding of both philanthropic and federal funding frameworks
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Proposal Writing, Research Development, Project Design, Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Philanthropic Funding Frameworks, Federal Funding Frameworks.
Education: Master's degree or equivalent in international development, communications, or related field.
Frequently asked questions about Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development
What does a Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development do?expand_more
A Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development is responsible for the following: Lead and contribute expertise to international proposal efforts ensuring global best practices are incorporated; Coordinate with the Research Administrator to ensure adherence to required proposal standards; Serve as a point of contact for external agencies, foundations, and multilateral organizations; and Generate scholarly outputs and informational briefings on international proposal development best practices.
What are the requirements for this Proposal Strategist role?expand_more
MSU Office of Graduate Career Development is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's degree in international development, communications, or related field; 3+ years of experience in research development, proposal writing, or project design; Excellent writing, editing, and stakeholder engagement skills; Ability to manage multiple deadlines across interdisciplinary teams; and Understanding of philanthropic and federal funding frameworks.
Where is the Proposal Strategist role at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development located?expand_more
Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development is based in AT&T East Lansing Central office, 337, Abbot Road, Downtown East Lansing, East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48823, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this Proposal Strategist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
MSU Office of Graduate Career Development has listed this Proposal Strategist role as hybrid.
How much experience is required for this Proposal Strategist role?expand_more
Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development include Proposal Writing; Research Development; Project Design; Editing; Stakeholder Engagement; Philanthropic Funding Frameworks; and Federal Funding Frameworks.
What education is required for Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree or equivalent in international development, communications, or related field.
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Proposal Strategist at MSU Office of Graduate Career Development is part of the consultancy job category on Recrutus.