Grants Coordinator

JOB
The Grants Coordinator is responsible for researching, writing, coordinating, and compliance management of potential grant opportunities and cultivating relationships with both public and private entities that award grants. The Grants Coordinator interfaces with all program managers to understand their program strengths and needs.Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E1, Grade 1: $55,038 - $72,188Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following: Online applicationCurrent résuméCopy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Research external funding sources, both public and private, that provide financial assistance for the delivery of educational, student support and community services consistent with the vision, mission, values, and goals of the College.Develop, edit and write reviews of grant proposals, including project narratives, budget, and other supporting documentation, in a timely manner to meet application deadlines.Regularly review funded grant project status with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with grant requirements, track grant submissions and their disposition, and submit required grant funded project reports and grant close-out packages.As needed, serve as a liaison to granting agencies on behalf of the College, promoting faculty and the effort to secure new funding opportunities and maintain current relationships.Collaborate with faculty and other administrators on grant initiatives supporting academic programs, including communicating funding opportunities to faculty and staff, and solicit resource commitments from external partners to align with project outcomes and funder match requirements.Act as the primary college information resource for all grants.Assist with compliance and management of all grant-related activity including the application process, monitoring operational budgets, final grant closing reports, audits, etc.Develop grant training material and provide staff development training in grant writing for college personnel in collaboration with the Dean for Planning, Research and Grants.Interpret funding regulations and assist in communicating fiscal and legal responsibilities to college personnel involved in grant administration.Plan and prepare for meetings including taking, authoring/proofing and distribution of minutes. Follow up on meeting action items as directed.Operate computer, prepare outgoing correspondence and maintain up-to-date file system related to work assignments.Work directly with faculty, staff, and students as required for planning, grant development, program service, and problem solving.Effectively use the College’s computerized management systems. Follow organizational and departmental processes, coding, reporting, systems and works to build consensus on how to improve those systems.Assist with preparation of project, program, and department budgets.Prepare statistical information, analyze and arrange a variety of data-based reports for direct program use as well as presentation.Provide services including document development, document control, file maintenance (both digital and hard files) detailed, well-organized, graphic-rich presentation materials that launch projects, provide updates, and ensure appropriate closure.Work to ensure the accuracy and integrity of large mailings.Support the college’s and the department’s needs for content development for reports, brochures, websites, signs, posters, articles, etc. by organizing the workflow, making support requests, and scheduling work time as well as participating in the product development.Monitor grant budgets to ensure timely expenditures.Maintain a central file of all appropriate funding agency regulations, program guidelines, and interpretive materials.Participate in college and departmental meetings as directed. Perform all duties with professionalism.Perform related work as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits. BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable $26.40 payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees. Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.calhoun.edu P.O. Box 2216 Decatur, AL 35609 256-306-2590 256-306-2591 jobs@calhoun.edu