Grant Writer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Grant Writer reports to the Director of Grants and is responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, implementing, and securing external grant and foundation funding to supplement operational expenditures of Laredo College and the capital needs of the institution.    Grant writer identifies grant opportunities, writes and polishes complete grant proposals, and submit proposals for review. The Grant Writer also monitors compliance with grantor stipulations and regulations.
 
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare grant applications for submittal and assist in the preparation of quarterly or annual reports as required by granting agencies and college administration.
2. Write or assist management with grant applications for instruction and non-instructional areas.
3. Work with the IA Division to produce grant applications, collaborative proposals and other appropriate resource material that result in funding for Laredo College.
4. Research grant and funding resource opportunities in multiple agencies that benefit the College.; Refer such resources to appropriate departments and track through submission, award and/or reporting of grants.
5. Assist college personal with grant guidance and logistics in a timely manner prior to submission.
6. Assist in monitoring of grants mid-year and annual reports.
7. Assist in developing department’s annual budget.
8. Remain up to date in Professional Development trainings regular and funding resources.
9. Remain up to date in grant regulations, standards and guidelines for national and state grants and foundations.
10. Collaborate on grant projects that support the College Mission and Strategic Plan.
11. Conduct departmental meetings to identify and prioritize needs and resources for grant applications on a monthly basis.
12. Assists in conducting departmental meetings to identify and prioritize needs and resources for grant applications on a monthly basis.
13. Edits draft grant applications for accuracy, completeness, and clarity; Submits applications in accordance with funding source requirements.
14. Develop and execute grant and foundation plans that result in large grant applications, research and/or policy analysis.
15. Participates in grant award events for the College.
16. Serves on a variety of internal committees and/or task forces providing oversight to the IA and/or Development departments.  Represents the College in outreach functions and professional groups and organizations.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Grants and/or VP of Institutional Advancement.

NOTICE:  Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s).  In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Business or related area with three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of work experience in the planning/writing and reporting of grant proposals for local, state, federal, and private grants.   

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Business and related field experience in grant writing and/or development in higher education for Hispanic Serving Institutions
• Experience in higher education grant preparation and electronic submittal. 
• Knowledge in grant writing and reporting in an educational institution, nonprofit organization or charity on grant funding including grant finance/budget.

• High level of effective oral/written communication and editing skills
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective organization and planning skills.
• Ability to attend to detail and ensure accuracy of data.
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity in preparing grant applications. 
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with departments of the College and Community. 
• Knowledge of grant programs available to colleges and other partners.
• Ability to use personal computer and various word processing and spreadsheet software programs which includes MS Office Suite, Zoom, TEAMS, One Drive, Google Drive and the internet to promote efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of funding resources, laws and standards of national, state and foundation grants.

 

Supervision Exercised   

N/A

 

Supervision Received

Director of Grants and Vice President of Institutional Advancement

 

Physical Requirements  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.   

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a standard office environment.    

Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

 

Safety  

Required to work safely and follow safety rules.    

Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.  

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

 

Special Conditions 

Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.  

May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  

May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

 

EEO Statement 

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 

 

Foreign Degrees 

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

 

Disclaimer 

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $57,274 - $69,005