"Director of Grants and Government Relations"

About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college of approximately 2,600 students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum and progressive academic programs, Russell Sage College serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Russell Sage College also offers online programs.

Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Development

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive grants strategy focused on operational, capital, and programmatic support.
• Research, identify, and qualify federal, state, local, and private grant opportunities aligned with institutional goals.
• Coordinate and write competitive proposals, including multi-year and six-figure submissions.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements for grant applications in coordination with the Finance Office.
• Oversee reporting and renewal processes for existing grants, ensuring high-quality stewardship.

Government Relations & Public Partnerships

• Serve as the primary liaison to public sector partners, including state and federal agencies.
• Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with grantors, elected officials, and government agencies.
• Monitor legislative and funding developments relevant to higher education.

Institutional Collaboration

• Assist faculty, academic leadership, and administrative departments and support grant concepts that achieve strategic priorities.
• Support grant compliance processes and reporting in coordination with finance and sponsored programs.
• Create and refine workflows, tools, and templates to streamline the grant application and management process.

The estimated salary range is $64,000 to $68,000 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive grant development experience, including a proven track record of securing six-figure awards.
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal grant applications and compliance processes.
• Strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Previous experience in higher education.
• Knowledge and experience with government relations, legislative processes, and public funding mechanisms.
• Experience managing multiple complex grant projects simultaneously.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to align funding opportunities with institutional mission.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and build internal partnerships.
• Knowledge of grants management systems and federal reporting platforms (e.g., Grants.gov, SAM.gov)

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