Grant Writer - Part-time
Employer
Job Location
Statesville Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Thursday, February 25, 2021
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of two years of fundraising or grant-writing experience as well as experience working in the community college or four-year higher education sector preferred. A well-qualified candidate demonstrates leadership, is capable of managing teams of colleagues and working independently, has experience working with foundation or government grantors, and can organize and manage multiple application processes simultaneously. This position may involve work that falls outside of normal office hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of two years of fundraising or grant-writing experience as well as experience working in the community college or four-year higher education sector preferred. A well-qualified candidate demonstrates leadership, is capable of managing teams of colleagues and working independently, has experience working with foundation or government grantors, and can organize and manage multiple application processes simultaneously. This position may involve work that falls outside of normal office hours.
Successful candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as familiarity with budget management software, CRM database software, and Microsoft Office suite.
Position Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for securing resources from professional/private foundations, corporations, and government agencies through formal grant proposals; supervises the entire proposal process from identification through cultivation, proposal submission, and grant management.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Research, identify, and monitor sources of grant funding, including federal, state, and local government agencies, the NCCCS, corporations, and private and public foundations. Develop and maintain a working library database of potential funders.
- Coordinate all phases of grant proposals, including grant development, writing, and submission in partnership with faculty, staff, and administration.
- Serve as primary writer/editor for proposals and also as the final check-off for all grants originating within the college or the MCCFEE.
- Document the status of all grants in process and received and regularly report them to the Vice President for Advancement.
- Working with college administration and the Vice President for Advancement, prioritize grant funding opportunities with respect to capacity, staff resources, and timing to develop a grant writing production calendar.
- Maintain a list of institutional needs to coordinate with available funding sources.
- In concert with members of the college’s faculty and staff, develop a culture of grant-seeking; develop partnerships with members of the college community who are integral to successful grants.
- Develop and maintain resources to assist managers of grant-funded projects in all reporting, document attainment, and financial reports required of their grants.
- Provide professional development opportunities to help faculty and staff learn more about grants and grant management.
- Properly steward grantors and work to keep them in the donor cycle
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Advancement
How to Apply
Job Post Contact
Christina Sharkey, Human Resources Assistant
Mitchell Community College
500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677
(704)978-1371 office
(704)978-3117 fax