Coordinator of Grant Development
The Coordinator of Grant Development will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners to pursue funding opportunities from federal, state, corporate, and foundation sources. The position will coordinate the full lifecycle of grant development, including opportunity identification, proposal development, submission, compliance monitoring, and post-award reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grant Development and Proposal Coordination:
Recruit for grant proposals for potential funding sources. Identify and monitor potential grant opportunities aligned with institutional priorities. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop competitive grant proposals. Establish proposal timelines and coordinate the development of required application components. Prepare and edit grant narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation. Manage the final preparation and submission of grant applications. - Grant Administration and Compliance:
Maintain systems to track grant opportunities, submissions, awards, and reporting deadlines. Prepare pre-award and post-award documentation. Monitor grant activities to ensure compliance with grant contracts, budgets, and reporting requirements. Review grant agreements to ensure programs are administered in accordance with contract requirements. - Collaboration and Financial Oversight:
Work closely with the Business Office, specifically the grant accountant, regarding grant budgets, financial reporting, and audit requirements. Support principal investigators and program leaders in grant administration and reporting. Provide updates and reports on grant activities to the Vice President of Workforce Services and college leadership. - Strategic Support:
Maintain databases and reporting tools related to grant development activities. Analyze funding trends and identify opportunities to expand grant support for college initiatives. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate funding strategies and support institutional decision-making.
Special Assignments
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Knowledge, training, and experience in English, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong working knowledge of computer-based technologies for research, word processing, and spreadsheet development. Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate program goals, objectives, budgets, evaluation methods, and measurable outcomes. Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret grant contracts and compliance requirements. Knowledge of grant accounting principles and audit requirements. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, and external partners. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. Willingness to adapt schedule based on business and grant needs. Provide frequent and timely updates to supervisor regarding deadlines and progress toward deliverables.
Project management skills with complex, multi-site projects. The ability to travel. Demonstrated commitment to a team orientated approach as well as ability to work independently with little supervision. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, community leaders, faculty, students, and public. Proficiency in preparing, managing, and monitoring budgets.
Strong understanding of discipline methods and techniques, conflict resolution, and employee motivation. Experience with program management, customer recruitment, and outreach. Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
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