"Director of Grant Support – 42670"

Job Details

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Provost Office

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Grant Support works with both Academic Affairs and Advancement to develop grant proposals and to manage funded grants.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: Reports to the Provost and the Vice President for Advancement and does not exercise supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proposal Development – Identify relevant program and research areas and potential government, foundation, and corporate opportunities aligned with institutional strengths.
• Provide professional development that encourages and trains faculty and staff to develop grant proposals.
• Collaborate with researchers and program supervisors to develop, prepare, and edit compelling grant proposals, including research or program design, budget, and timelines, in compliance with grant funder guidelines.
• Track submissions, rejections, and resubmissions.
• Contract Negotiation – Review and negotiate contract terms with grant funders, ensuring appropriate intellectual property protections and financial arrangements.
• Manage the legal and administrative aspects of grant agreements, including subawards.
• Project Management – Oversee the execution of grant agreements, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including researchers and program supervisors, administrators, the Institutional Review Board, and Financial Services to facilitate smooth grant execution.
• Monitor progress, address any issues, and communicate effectively with grant funders.
• Compliance Management – Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations regarding grants including federal, state, and institutional guidelines on ethics, human subjects, animal welfare, and conflict of interest.
• Conduct necessary administrative tasks such as effort reporting, financial reporting, and data management.
• Update grant policies and procedures as needed.
• Relationship Building – Cultivate, develop, and maintain strong relationships with foundation and corporate partners and funding agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in a relevant field of research or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and principles
• Expertise in grant writing and proposal development
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements for grants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and timelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to sit at a desk and computer for various lengths of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience in higher education
• Advanced degree
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations

APPLICATION PROCESS: For full consideration, qualified candidates must complete the following steps: submit the Alma College application and email a letter of interest and resume to careers@alma.edu. Applications will be accepted through October 27, 2025.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.