Grants Development Officer

Grants Development Officer

Locations : Bedford, MA

Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for all aspects of grant proposal development including : defining needs, identifying sources, leading the development and writing of proposals, providing technical support, and conducting grant-related research.

• Work with the Director of Grant Development to design an annual grant development plan based on MCC's strategic priorities and potential funding sources;
• Act as a writer and editor for the development and submission of grant proposals to public (federal, state, and local agencies) and private funders;
• Provide guidance to project managers regarding compliance with funder requirements, program and evaluation design, and alignment with the College's strategic priorities;
• Manage and assemble all materials for the timely submission of grant proposals, including but not limited to narrative content, proposal forms, budgets, letters of support, and memoranda of agreement;
• Coordinate and facilitate working groups (including internal and external stakeholders) involved in proposal and program design;
• Stay current with changes in state, federal, and private foundation grant standards and proposal guidelines;

Collaborate with the Fiscal / Budget Office to develop accurate budgets and financial plans / documentation, and produce budget amendments as needed; and

Work with project managers and the Office of Institutional Research to support the development of meaningful outcomes measures for grants and documentation activities to track outcomes.

Perkins CTE Coordination :

Support the planning and execution of initiatives aimed at strengthening CTE programs and student success; and

Work closely with the Fiscal / Budget Office to monitor expenditures and ensure appropriate use of Perkins funds.

Research :

Maintain proactive communication with state, federal, and private foundation sources to inform the College of trends, issues, and opportunities relevant to community colleges

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Communication, English, Journalism, Education, or a related field

1-3 years of experience as a successful writer or team leader in the development of public (federal, state, local) and private grant proposals for higher education, education or non-profit organizations as evidenced by a writing portfolio.