Grants Writer

Grants Writer

Clark State College

Springfield, Ohio

The Grants Writer secures external funding for College priorities by identifying grant opportunities, and then researching, writing, organizing and submitting grant proposals to appropriate funding organizations. This position works with staff, faculty and community partners to develop successful proposals. This position also ensures that all proposals are aligned with the College’s strategic plan and that commitments within all proposals are approved by College administration prior to submittal. The Grant Writer is expected to generate funding in excess of the Grants Office budget, as determined by supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CUSTOMERS

• All grant partners including businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations
• Public and private funding organizations
• Other higher educational colleges and universities
• Public and private school districts

DIMENSIONS

This position must ensure that proposals comply with College business practices and that any related budgets and other resource commitments are approved by College administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops responsive and effective grant proposals in consultation with appropriate internal and external constituents.
• Identifies grant and advancement opportunities at the local, state, and national levels that are consistent with Clark State’s strategic plan, including a focus on awards and recognitions for employees.
• Communicates with College faculty and staff and community partners to identify needs and grant projects.
• Creates and works with teams (including faculty, staff, and grant partners) to develop grant proposals.
• Researches projects and locates data about the college and community to support proposals.
• Maintains electronic and print grant records.
• Works with the Business Office and senior administrators to develop budgets for grant proposals. Ensures that any grant-imposed requirements of the College are approved by the appropriate administrators.
• Serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and administration in developing proposals.
• Maintains a database of funding opportunities.
• Creates monthly reports of grant progress and submitted proposals.
• Completes additional research and/or writing assignments as needed.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field.
• Requisite education and experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Successful experience in proposal development

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized, focused and goal-oriented; ability to meet deadlines
• High level of conceptualization – ability to connect projects to the College’s Strategic Plan
• Ability to construct clear, structured and persuasive proposals
• Proficient in computer technology, including Internet research, Word, and Excel

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, faculty, and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require travel for professional development training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in an office-like environment with a minimal amount of noise.

***Please submit three professional references. Personal references will not be contacted***

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clarkstate/jobs/4895851/grants-writer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA