Director of Grants

Under the direction and supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director of Grants is responsible for identifying, developing, managing, coordinating, and providing oversight of grants. The Director of Grants oversees the TRIO STEM program as well as several other grants. The department is comprised of five staff members. The work culture is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring strong leadership, multitasking skills, and meticulous oversight of federal and state budgets. A key responsibility of the role is the precise oversight and monitoring of each grant’s budget. The Director ensures that all financial aspects – from budget allocation to expenditure tracking – are managed effectively and in compliance with federal and state funding guidelines. The role also involves writing grants, securing funding, and identifying new research sites for the Summer Research Experience (SRE) program. The Director is responsible for training staff, holding weekly meetings to ensure objectives are met and hiring staff as needed. This role must take on a hands-on approach to financial management, staff supervision, and program coordination. Resourcefulness, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills are essential for managing budgets, crafting successful grant proposals, and ensuring compliance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Possession of a bachelor’s degree. - Two (2) years of leadership experience in professional/technical development and management of grants and grant writing. - Evidence of ability to work effectively as a member of the administration team and experience in shared governance in an educational setting. - Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of grant writing and technical aspects of the grant writing process, including researching, writing (including budget development), submitting, administering, and monitoring grants. - Evidence of communication skills, including English writing, language, and grammar skills; effectively communicate via written correspondences; listening; speaking and communicating complex ideas clearly. - Experience in budgeting, fund accounting, and financial reporting. - Evidence of computing, mathematical, statistical, and accounting skills to assist in development and monitoring of grant budgets. - Strong planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills. - Evidence of experience and training in the utilization of technology in administrative practice. - Evidence of experience supervising a complex academic department responsible for implementation of state and federal regulations. - Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge and/or experience related to compliance with state and federal grant regulations and guidelines.

Salary : $139,650 - $183,768