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Grant Development Officer
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Position Number: 1761345
Location: Texas City, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Grant Development Officer

College of the Mainland

Position Number: AS149P

Mid Point Salary Range: .

Position Type: Exempt Staff

Position Summary:
This position works closely with Executive Director of COM Foundation and Institutional Advancement to coordinate requests for funding from government and private sources. The person in this position becomes familiar with college priorities and researches external funding opportunities to meet those priorities through the preparation and submission of funding requests and grant proposals. The Grant Writer will increase the capacity of the college for developing, funding and managing sustainable grant programs by working with faculty and administration.

Job Duties:

Identify grant opportunities for the benefit of the college to enrich the educational environment, and to advance the mission, goals and annual priorities of the college

Manage the grant planning and initiation process, and assist faculty and staff with moving the grant project to the cabinet for approval

Meet with faculty and staff, and in collaboration with the principal investigator(s), develop, write and submit institutional grant proposals once approved by the President and Cabinet

Work closely with the Office of Planning, Effectiveness, Analytics/Assessment and Research to include compelling data to enhance grant proposals

Enter into partnerships with educational, community, industry and economic development entities to increase the scope of grant proposals

Develop and maintain relationships with local state and federal funding agencies, as well as corporate and private foundations

Provide expertise and direction to others writing departmental and program grants to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely submission

Facilitate meetings and workshops on proposal writing, funding sources and grants administration to faculty and staff and inform and facilitate a culture of grant development.

Work closely with the Grant Compliance Office, ensuring compliance with relevant policies of the college and its funders

Attend professional development conferences to remain up to date on new grant opportunities and changes in requests for proposals

Minimum Education/Training/Experience:
Bachelors degree required. Two years or more of government and/or private grant development work experience required.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
Masters or Doctorate preferred. Understanding of grant compliance preferred.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in finding grant funds to match college priorities.

Experience in reading, comprehending, and following grant application guidelines.

Proficiency in MS Office, Word, navigating the internet, and submitting grants via online government and/or private foundation platforms.

Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, drafting, and editing written documents

Demonstrated skill in scheduling, prioritizing, and finalizing activities to meet grant deadlines.

Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors etc.

Demonstrated skill in budget development.

Strong research, analysis and critical thinking skills

Excellent written skills with proper knowledge of grammar

Self-driven, pro-active, ability to work effectively and independently

Responsible, organized and provides attention to details

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of community colleges and their students needs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.com.edu/postings/2134.

EEO Statement
College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.