Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs

Description: Carroll College is seeking a Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs to join our Institutional Advancement staff. This Director works closely with the Office of Institutional Advancement as well Academics and the Business Office. This position researches, advises, guides, and supports campus efforts to secure external grant funding. In addition to supporting faculty and staff in their grant proposals, this position also oversees the identification of funding opportunities for critical campus initiatives and drafts full proposals to advance the college’s mission. This position is also responsible for managing and documenting the sponsored program function of the college, practicing good stewardship of funds secured from external sources, coordinating adherence to institutional policies related to grants and grants management, maintaining communication with internal and external constituencies who participate in grants, and assisting faculty and members of the Office of Institutional Advancement with descriptions of projects.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field and 2 years’ experience in writing grants and cultivating donations, preferably in higher education. Experience in all aspects of grant research, submission and management of funding from private foundations, corporate foundations, and federal agencies is required. Must have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and proven ability to manage a demanding workload using good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy is needed.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To Apply: For priority consideration, please submit all of the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by January 31, 2025:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references

Position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a written response to Carroll College’s Mission Statement.

Benefits Include:

• Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College

• Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits

• Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren)

• Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren)

• Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays

• Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more

About Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.

Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue.