Coordinator, Grants Development & Management

The Coordinator, Grants Development & Management coordinates activities across the full grant lifecycle, including identifying funding opportunities, developing and submitting grant proposals, and managing awarded grants in accordance with College and funding agency requirements, under the direction of the Director, Grants Development & Management. The position provides guidance on grant administration, monitors grant activities and outcomes, coordinates post-award activities, and supports grant-related processes, reporting, audits, and training.

Essential Functions

• Develops, writes, and submits grant proposals, including developing logic models that align with the College’s mission and project focus areas, under the direction of the Director, Grants Development & Management.
• Researches and identifies grant opportunities aligned with the College’s mission, strategic priorities and program needs, and collaborates with faculty and staff to gather relevant information.
• Coordinates all stages of grant proposal development and submission with administrators, faculty, and/or staff involved in planning and concept development to ensure timely and compliant submissions.
• Coordinates the development and revision of grant budgets and budget narratives with project grant managers, coordinators, and appropriate College staff to ensure alignment with funding requirements, regulations, and institutional needs.
• Maintains accurate and complete grant records, files, reports, databases, and documentation to support effective grant administration and compliance with federal, state, foundation, and funding agency requirements.
• Manages a caseload of assigned grants, including monitoring project progress, outcomes, deliverables, timelines, and compliance; coordinating reports to funding agencies; and identifying and addressing challenges collaboratively.
• Applies and supports the implementation of College and funding agency policies, procedures, award terms, compliance requirements, reporting requirements, allowable costs, and other funder expectations.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance regarding federal and state grant regulations and compliance requirements to grant project managers and appropriate College staff.
• Develops and maintains standardized grant administration processes, procedures, and resources accessible to faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Assists leadership in responding to funding agency requests for grant-related site visits, performance or technical reviews, and audits.
• Assists in the research, development, and implementation of grant-related professional development training and programming for College administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience in grant development, grant writing, technical or academic writing, editing/proofreading, or grant administration.

Desired Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in grant development as a primary federal or state grant writer or in roles such as grant director, project manager, or similar positions.
• One (1) year of experience in post-award grant compliance, including experience with governmental or nonprofit grant programs.
• Completion of formal grants management training or an educational program, such as Certified Grants Management Specialist or Certified Research Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of grant budgeting, budget development, and budget processes and systems within an institution of higher education.
• Knowledge of current educational and industry trends, curriculum developments, economic and workforce conditions, and the College’s strategic direction, with the ability to apply this knowledge to strategic grants planning.
• Knowledge of grant development and administration principles, including pre-award planning, proposal development, post-award administration, compliance, monitoring, reporting, and risk management.
• Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in Teams/Zoom.
• Knowledge of grant compliance monitoring, risk analysis, and audit requirements, including the ability to identify compliance concerns and support programmatic and fiscal responses.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple grants, deadlines, reporting requirements, deliverables, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state grants management regulations and requirements from multiple agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
• Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT And SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Works inside in an office environment.
• May be required to travel to and from College campuses and other destinations.
• Overnight travel may be required for training.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

The College anticipates that the position’s incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

Are you ready to grow your career in a diverse learning environment and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!

Qualifications

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $55,493 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on campus parking