"Grant Development and Stewardship Specialist (Development Grants Specialist)"

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Job Title: Grant Development and Stewardship Specialist (Development Grants Specialist)

Job ID: 31503

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs, the Grant Development and Stewardship Specialist will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing grant proposals and submitting applications to secure funding for LaGuardia Community College. This role involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and administrators and working closely with grant development professionals across the college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential funding sources, including federal, state, and private grant opportunities.
• Match available funding opportunities with current needs based on the college’s strategic plan and priorities identified by leadership across the college.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and administrators to develop and submit grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and deadlines.
• Research and write non-technical sections of proposal narratives.
• Prepare draft budgets according to sponsor, CUNY and college guidelines; finalize budgets for submissions based on feedback from PIs and other college departments as needed.
• Monitor reporting deadlines, draft and submit progress reports and ensure compliance with sponsor reporting requirements.
• Route proposals for college approval and maintain complete records of submissions in CUNY’s electronic system.
• Provide training and support to faculty and staff on grant writing and program development.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of funding sources and grant application processes.
• Experience in grant writing and proposal submission.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Organizes College grant development programs under management direction.
• Develops grant proposals to foundations and corporations; writes and edits proposals, including budgets and related materials
• Researches and identifies grant opportunities that support College programs and initiatives; matches goals and priorities with grant opportunities
• Tracks grant prospects and submissions; manages grant budgets
• Assists faculty in writing research grant proposals and reports
• Compiles and analyzes data to prepare reports for management and funding sponsors
• Advises faculty and administration of funding opportunities and requirements
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Development Grants Specialist

CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant

FLSA Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $76,937 - $86,741

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE January 7, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.