Grants Manager

About the position

The Grants Manager will identify and apply for various grants that meet the organization’s needs, overseeing the grant application process from beginning to end.

$50,000.00/year

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Researches available grants  and the criteria to qualify for each.
2. Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.
3. Coordinates the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact finding actions and meetings.
4. Compiles and/or researches to ensure that application information is comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date.
5. Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements.
6. Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters.
7. Completes all documents, forms, or reports required by the grant.
8. Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants (post-award).
9. Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.
10. Manages the grant submission process (pre-award) including, but not limited to: filling out forms, preparing letters, uploading proposal documents into sponsor portals, reviewing proposals for conformity with Federal, State, and Sponsor guidelines.
11. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

1. Exhibit a personal understanding of and operate in concert with the mission, doctrinal and Foundational Principles of the University.  
2. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of people and cultures, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
3. Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently is essential.
4. Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
5. At least three years of experience in grant writing experience highly preferred.
6. Prior experience in the higher education environment is helpful but not necessary.
7. The ability to master new computer-based systems promptly and proficiently.  
8. A current valid driver’s license as some local / regional travel will be necessary.
9. Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.  
10. Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
12. Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
13. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  
14. Extremely organized and detail-oriented .
15. Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
16. Ability to meet deadlines.
17. Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
18. Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.
19. Ability to coordinate multi-faceted projects with minimal supervision and high initiative in a deadline driven environment.
20. Proven effective relational and collaborative skills are also required.
21. A proven ability to maintain high levels of professionalism.
22. Hours per week are anticipated to vary based on the needs and fluctuations of the fundraising and events cycle; Occasional evening, weekend and commitments may be necessary at times.