Grants Specialist

Grants Specialist

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Grants Specialist to join our client's team in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a contract opportunity with the ability to earn a permanent seat for the right person! You will be part of a team that leads the full grant lifecycle—identifying funding sources, crafting competitive proposals, managing timelines, and coordinating submissions from idea to award.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with internal resource development and foundation staff to align public and private funding opportunities with institutional priorities.
• Researching, interpreting, sharing, pursuing, developing, submitting, and supporting the implementation of grant opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.
• Assisting with planning, developing, writing, and editing grant proposals, including narrative and budget components.
• Coordinating with internal and external partners to gather, analyze, and present data needed for grant applications.
• Supporting and implementing institutional grant development processes that address strategic needs and priorities.
• Maintaining accurate records of submitted and awarded grant proposals.
• Serving as a point of contact and institutional representative in communications with funding agencies.
• Participating in committees, work groups, or projects as assigned.
• Performing related duties as needed.