Director of Federal Grants

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Director of Federal Grants is both a collaborator and central resource for faculty and staff to seek external funding for programs, capital and strategic initiatives as communicated and facilitated within the strategic plan adopted by university leadership.

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Director is a knowledgeable, approachable and flexible professional who is has the ability to work with people and complete work within deadline and under significant time pressure.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and identify federal and state grant opportunities that align with the objectives, mission and strategic plan of the University
• Maintain accurate records of past and present grant opportunities, deadlines and proposals
• Submit an estimated 50 proposals annually to more than 30 unique federal and state funding agencies
• Facilitate and advise faculty and staff in seeking grant funding. This includes: prospect research, writing/editing, budgeting and application completion and proposal preparation for select opportunities
• Maintain a portfolio of University donors while maintaining a database of grant activity (e.g., proposals submitted, pending, awarded, declined)
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Grant writing and administration experience in a higher education setting
• Familiarity with federal, state and private foundation funder programs and guidelines
• Experience in proposal budget preparation
• Familiarity with federal grant submission (grants.gov, HRSA, etc.)
• Project management experience and strong time management abilities
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree is required and at least five years of experience that relates directly to fundraising or grant management.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salary exempt position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.