Salary: $64,980.00 - $67,000.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 231091
Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO
Department:
Overview of CCA
The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.
More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.
.POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Grants Development is a hands-on fundraising position at the college responsible for securing external grant resources at a significant scale to fund college program priorities.
The Director is responsible for identifying federal, state, and private grant opportunities aligned with the college's mission and priorities, serving as the lead grant writer, collaborating with faculty and staff to assemble grant program plans and budgets, and soliciting and selecting external evaluators.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of the grant application submission process, including assisting with principal investigator (PI) registration, assembling and uploading required submission documents, and procuring support letters.
The Director also facilitates the start-up of grant-funded projects and provides training, coaching, and related support to faculty and project managers on grant administration requirements. Further, the Director strategically improves and updates processes, resources, and organization practices to ensure compliance and promote transparency and clarity.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements a strategic grant development plan for the college to secure external grant resources at a significant scale to fund new project development or expansion, ongoing specialty programs such as TRiO Student Support Services programs, and other college priorities.
• Facilitates compliance with funder reporting requirements, tracking reporting deadlines and collaborating with Fiscal Affairs, Institutional Research, and other departments, divisions, and individuals.
• Assists PIs, project directors, project personnel, and college leadership with the communication of project outcomes and/or strategic implementation adjustments to maintain a positive profile and broad eligibility for future funding opportunities.
• Monitors federal, state, local government, private foundations, and other grant sources to identify grant opportunities aligned with the college's mission and priorities. Cultivates relationships with program officers, including facilitating site visits as needed to enhance funder relationships and project funding potential.
• Identifies grant opportunities with the most relevant potential for the college and communicates key parameters and requirements to college leadership and key staff with recommendations on considerations for deciding whether to pursue the funding opportunity. Uses the CCA Intent to Submit Grant Proposal form and leads the CCA Grants Committee to approve and/or deny grant opportunities, escalating to Cabinet as needed for final review and approval.
• Uses, updates, creates, and distributes resources and guidance material such as pre- and post-award handbooks, the CCA Grant Development SharePoint, and other documentation.
• Organizes and leads work teams to develop grant program concepts, implementation plans and timelines, deliverables and outcomes, data arguments and research citations, personnel, and budget plans for grant applications. Serves as the lead grant writer with review and input from the work team to ensure proposals accurately reflect the intent and commitment of key college staff, including the Pl. Assists in briefing the Fiscal Affairs team on the proposed budget and any required match or leverage fund commitments.
• Assists in securing letters of support and/or commitment.
• Provides review, editing, and approval for all narrative- and performance-related reporting or application documents. Confirms in writing the approval for a PI to submit narrative- and performance-related reports and/or proposals. Signs and dates all reports and proposals to document approval. Files and retains all signed documents in the Grants shared drive.
• Tracks key grant deadlines; coordinates preparation of required submission documents; manages application system and PI registrations; facilitates timely internal review according to established processes; ensures timely submission based on funder requirements.
• Tracks submitted proposals and awarded grants and provides regular reports to college and CCCS leadership as requested.
• Assists with grant project start-up, including briefing key staff on funder requirements, target outcomes, spending parameters, reporting, evaluation, and related provisions via Kick-Off Meetings. Assists, troubleshoots, and otherwise supports principal investigators and/or grant project managers with budget review and modifications, communication with program officers, and preparation and submission of required grant reports.
• Works collaboratively with Fiscal Affairs, Institutional Research, and other department staff to research process or procedural questions and troubleshoot grant administration issues as needed. Supports the development and maintenance of grant management documents/handbooks addressing grant implementation, oversight, compliance, and related policies and procedures, for use by project personnel and those involved in the grant process.
• Provides live coaching and training and otherwise serves as a resource to college leadership, faculty, and staff seeking grant funding, helping them to understand funder expectations and parameters, grant application processes, implementation requirements, and internal review processes, among other processes.
• Provides support and training to project personnel with grant management and grant close-out processes to ensure compliance with funder, system, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates with the Community College of Aurora (CCA) Foundation for the submission of grants requiring a 50 I (c)3 applicant and to support broader reporting and development activities. Supports reporting for the CCA Foundation as requested.
• Incorporates the core principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in daily interactions and activities, and engages in the college's broader DEI efforts as appropriate.
• Organizes documents using an established document naming convention. Creates, updates, and archives folders as needed. Ensures documentation is easily accessible and backed up.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of a combination of education experience, including a minimum of 2 years of direct experience or 2 direct and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience grant writing and reporting, including experience serving as the lead writer on major proposals with a track record of funding success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with staff from a variety of divisions and disciplines.
• High degree of initiative; ability to independently organize and complete work to meet quality and deadline requirements; ability to resolve problems and independently develop and implement solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet competing demands and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or 6 years of a combination of education experience, including a minimum of 4 years of direct experience or 4 years direct and relevant experience.
• Experience in community college or other institution of higher education.
• Experience writing and securing major, federal grants.
• Experience with grants.gov, Fastlane, eRA Commons and other federal grant application and reporting systems.
• Understanding of state purchasing rules, federal/state grant management and reporting requirements, budget management, project evaluation including Institutional Research Board and other data collection processes and requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $64,000.00- $67,000.00. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Monday, 28, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.
By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.
Application Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.ed

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) ) in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:
Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.
Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence. We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.
Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.
The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu.
Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/4171384/director-of-grants-development
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