Grants Manager, Adult and Career
2 months ago
Grants Manager, Adult and Career & Technical Education
Reports To and Evaluated by:Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives for Adult and Career & Technical Education
Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, public administration, or related). Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in grant writing, budget management, and/or grants administration, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit setting. Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft persuasive and technically sound grant narratives. Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget development, monitoring, and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of ICCB funded adult education and career technical education programs strongly preferred. Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, public administration, or related).
Job Summary:The Grants Manager is responsible for crafting detailed grant narratives aligned with program goals and managing comprehensive budgets. This role involves close collaboration with Faculty Chairs and staff to develop and monitor grant-funded projects, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and timelines. The manager will manage a detailed grant database and prepare regular financial and narrative reports. Additionally, they assist in the annual audit process, maintaining rigorous compliance and organizational standards.
Specific Job Duties:- Develop grant narratives, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and funder requirements, and submit quarterly reporting narratives.
- Coordinate with program staff to gather relevant data and evidence to support grant proposals.
- Collaborate with Faculty Chairs and program staff to develop grant programs and budgets.
- Monitor grant budgets throughout the project lifecycle, tracking expenditures and ensuring grants are spent down in a timely manner.
- Provide regular budget reports to Adult Ed and CTE Administrators and Faculty Chairs.
- Work closely with the Business Office to process budget modifications and purchase orders as required.
- Serve as a point of contact for grantors.
- Coordinate grant implementation activities, including the development and execution of work plans and timelines.
- Maintain accurate and organized grant database, including applications, budgets, reports, and other documentation.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, trainings, and other program-related events.
- Provide support to faculty and staff involved in grant-funded activities as needed.
- Research, identify, and pursue grant funding opportunities at the state and federal levels as appropriate.
- Work closely with the Business Office during the annual audit process.
- Provide supporting documentation requested for the grants.
- Perform other duties and special projects for the Associate Dean as assigned.
$60-65k annually
Posting Number:P00495PU
Desired Start Date:09/03/2024
Open Date:07/03/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
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