Grant Writer

**SUMMARY**

Provides technical assistance to groups of HCCS faculty and staff in the creating and developing ideas for addressing specific Request for Proposal from funding agencies. Manages the development of grants to ensure they are comprehensive and completed in a timely manner. In addition, ensures that the completed proposal meets the agency guidelines and is prepared in a professional style.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Analyze funding agency program guidelines and regulations to determine HCC’s eligibility and presents findings to the Department Director.

2. Develop short
- and long-term list of programs to which HCC will write grants.

3. Organize and lead teams of grant developers in fully developing grants or contracts.

4. Conduct grant writing classes for HCC faculty, staff and the general community which focuses upon development of needs analysis, objectives, plan of operation evaluation and budget.

5. Maintain database of contracts and grants submitted by HCC.

6. Collect and research data, using intuition and experience to complement data.

7. Design workflows and procedures.

8. Generate creative solutions in translating data and statistics into graphics for inclusion in proposals.

9. Gather and analyze information, demonstrating attention to detail.

10. Focus on solving conflict and remains open to other concepts and ideas.

11. Pursue training and development opportunities, remaining open to other concepts and ideas.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

**EDUCATION**

Bachelor’s degree in a closely-related field required.

Applicant must have a valid Texas driver’s license.

**EXPERIENCE**

5 years experience in writing, editing and proofreading grants to regional, state, and federal governmental agencies and the private sector required.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

1. Possesses excellent communication skills, writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively before groups.

3. Able to calculate figures and amounts to develop budgets for grant operations based on guidelines and regulations.

4. Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

5. Strong writing, analytical, organizational and research skills.

6. Able to produce high-quality materials while adhering to multiple deadlines.

8. Occasional overnight travel within the state required.

**_ This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position._**_ _**_Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor._**

**_ This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities._**

**The Organization**
- Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

**The Team**
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

**Location**
- Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary