Grants Writer

Description

SUMMARY:

The Grants Writer will identify and apply for various grants that meet the organization's needs, overseeing the grant application process from beginning to end.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Researches various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
2. Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.
3. Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.
4. Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements.
5. Ensures grants are submitted on time and within application parameters.
6. Completes all documents, forms, or reports required by the grants.
7. Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.
8. Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Three (3) years of grant writing experience.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related field

ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS:

• The work environment is an office setting with moderate noise.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING INFORMATION:

• This job announcement is scheduled to close on 6/6/2024.
• It may close at any time if it is still open after the date listed above.  
• Please complete your application with this information in mind.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Three (3) Reference Letters

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Please direct questions concerning this job announcement to:
  • Dr. Tiffany Perryman
  • Director of Institutional Effectiveness 
  • 601.643.8411
  • tiffany.perryman@colin.edu