Grant Writer & Coordinator

Overview

Stark State College is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Grant Writer/Grant Management Coordinator. This role leads grant writing efforts and supports grant management activities that advance Stark State College’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Grants, the position focuses primarily on researching, developing, and submitting competitive grant proposals (approximately 75%), while coordinating post-award grant management, reporting, and compliance activities (approximately 25%).

This role helps steward relationships with funders and community partners, ensures compliance with grant requirements, and maintains accurate grant and financial documentation.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on our Main Campus in North Canton.

$57,501 - $74,752, commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing, organizational, and collaboration skills and contribute to foundation, corporate, and government grant initiatives while promoting best practices in grant development and administration.

• Research, write, prepare, and submit competitive grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding sources, with primary responsibility for proposal development and narrative writing.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather program information, data, and supporting materials for grant proposals.
• Assist the Director of Strategic Grants with state and federal grant proposal development, strategy, timelines, and submission processes to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
• Prepare and submit required mid-term and final grant reports and supporting documentation in accordance with funder requirements.
• Coordinate with finance staff to track grant expenditures and assist in developing accurate financial reports.
• Maintain comprehensive grant records, including funder research, Final date to receive applicationss, reporting schedules, and compliance documentation, and support accurate recordkeeping in Raiserdge.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with grant funders and community partners; assist with foundation annual reports and draft communications related to awarded grants.
• Stay current on emerging best practices in grant development and management through professional organizations, continuing education, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in grant development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating successful grant writing.
• Demonstrated experience preparing grant proposals and developing grant reports.

• Master's degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field is preferred.

• Knowledge of grant research, application, and reporting processes.
• Familiarity with government and non-government grant programs.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, Raiser’s Edge, and online research tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and apply innovative approaches to grant development.
• Ability to coordinate grant projects with college staff and community partners.

Outstanding benefits you can expect from Stark State College include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays; tuition assistance for employees.

The work you do at Stark State College matters to the thousands of students who walk through our doors. We invite you to apply and join us in helping students achieve a better future.