Director of Grants

Job Description

The Director of Grants is a full-time, 12-month position. This role is anticipated to work onsite from the Monroe campus with the possibility of a fully remote option for a candidate with proven and specialized experience. Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Institutional Excellence/Chief Development Officer, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive grants program by preparing and submitting timely, accurate and compelling proposals to corporate, government, and private grantors. This includes identifying and tracking funding needs, maintaining a grant calendar consistent of current and upcoming grant applications, writing, preparing and submitting Letters of Intent and applications, reporting on grants as they perform against agreed upon grant metrics, developing and cultivating relationships with public and private grant makers in collaboration with the Foundation and the College President, and serving on special administrative projects as assigned by the President or Vice President of Institutional Excellence.

The Director of Grants contributes information to the Executive Leadership Team regarding funding opportunities that can support the college's capital, programmatic, and operational needs. Further, the Director of Grants collaborates with all areas of the college to determine needs, establish priorities, and develop solutions to advance the college in collaboration with the strategic plan of SPCC.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.

Essential Duties Summary

• Define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities
• Prepare proposals and grant applications, including researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities that support the college's mission and funding priorities
• Coordinate with the finance department to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals
• Work with appropriate departments to develop concept papers for funding needs
• Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Institutional Excellence and the President in developing an annual grants strategy
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested including helping to implement strategies to generate financial support through fundraising tasks, including the creation of supporting materials
• Ensure timely distribution of information on funding programs to appropriate faculty, staff, and administration
• Conduct activities related to special projects assigned by the President or Vice President of Institutional Excellence.
• Oversee the preparation and management of budgets and administrative reporting for areas of supervision
• Develop and maintain close associations with funding and granting agencies and other groups essential to advancing the college
• Participate in public, civic, and service organization functions or associations to advance the mission of the College
• Interact effectively, cooperatively, and professionally with diverse groups, which may include faculty, staff, administrators, business and industry leaders, government officials, and community representatives
• Demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions

Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Excellence or President.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience with developing strategic plans for grants, identifying long and short-term goals, core values, and measurements of success to ensure maximum impact
• Experience writing, evaluating, reporting progress on, and closing grants
• Experience with fund raising and engaging support from potential donors and foundations
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, and Excel
• Attention to detail and record keeping
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher
• Two years of full-time experience with foundations, grants, or other areas of advancement
• Experience in the North Carolina Community College System
• Experience developing collaborative partnerships to further advancement of an organization
• Budgeting experience
• Goal setting and strategic planning experience
• Experience in raising brand awareness and cultivating relationships to advance an organization
• Experience in Raiser's Edge NXT