"Director of Grants - Grants Specialist Coordinator"

Director of Grants - Grants Specialist Coordinator

Company: Riverland Community College

Job Location: Austin, 55912

Category: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Working Title: Director of Grants - Grants Specialist Coordinator

Institution: Riverland Community College

Classification Title: Grants Specialist Crd

Bargaining Unit / Union: 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City: Austin

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range: $69,906 - $103,690

Job Description

This position serves as the College grant expert and is responsible for directing a college wide grants program resulting in external funding that meets the priorities of the college for multiple campuses. The purpose of this position is to generate grant revenue from diverse sources, both private and public, in support of the College's strategic initiatives. The Director of Grants is responsible for:

• leading the planning and implementation of comprehensive grant programs and proposals
• establishing goals and priorities for the grants office
• collaborating with administrators, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to identify the highest need College initiatives
• proactively seeking and researching funding prospects
• building relationships with prospective funders and program officers
• developing timelines for grant projects
• leading grant teams to write and submit high-quality funding requests
• analyzing, monitoring and assisting in administering grants which are highly complex and technical in nature
• collaborating with grant managers, finance, and the grant specialist on the management of post-award grant processes to ensure compliance for grant requirements and outcomes on all college grants
• presenting reports and outcomes to College leadership, funding agencies, and boards
• managing the overall College grant-related processes, procedures, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in a grant-writing position; demonstrated ability to successfully research, coordinate, and write complex grant proposals (both narratives and budget) OR bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree could substitute for 6 months of experience, a bachelor's degree is 12 months, and a master's degree is 18 months within any of the following disciplines: business, management, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated fiscal and budgetary grant management experience.
• Strong communication, time-management, facilitation, and leadership skills in order to effectively lead grant project teams and oversee the process for preparing and submitting institutional grant proposals.

Preferred Qualification

• Master's degree in business, management, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated work experience in higher education grant writing at a college/community college.
• 5+ years of experience managing large, complex grant programs and projects.
• Extensive experience in researching grant proposals and navigating electronic grant submissions systems.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Multilingual or multicultural background or experience working with underserved populations.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

This position requires completing employment references and a driver's license background check.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

If you would like to request an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Aimee Sue Larson at aimee.larson@riverland.edu

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm / Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No) Yes - telework eligible and negotiated at time of hire

Desired Start Date: 03-26-2026

Open Date: 02-09-2026

Close Date: 03-03-2026

Posting Contact Name: Mary Ellen Greeley Abdo

Posting Contact Email: Mary.Abdo@riverland.edu