Director, Grants Management
Salary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2300354
Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX
Division: College Advancement
Position Overview
Starting Salary Range is $76,001 - $87,404. The initial salary
offer is commensurate with education and related work
experience.
This position reports to the Executive Director of the Lee College
Foundation. The Director of Grants Management works collaboratively
with the Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Deans, and Directors
to identify institutional needs in the college's strategic plan and
mission that external funding opportunities can support.
Responsible for researching funding opportunities, developing
competitive proposals with external and internal stakeholders, and
coordinating grant writing assignments with other grant writers,
including those on contract. Responsible for providing expertise,
guidance, and oversight to grant managers and principal
investigators on each funding source's fiscal, programmatic, and
reporting requirements while maintaining a compliant, audit-ready
project. This position will also ensure the successful
implementation of all awarded grants, serving as a grant manager
either in the interim or for the project's duration. The Director
of Grants Management oversees the full-time Manager of Grants
position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work with external grant contractors, managing their efforts,
scheduling development meetings, and reviewing and approving all
applications.
Supervise indirectly all Grant Project Directors regarding
compliance.
Create and manage departmental budget.
Serve as the institution's Authorized Organization
Representative for grants.
Serve as the compliance manager for all federal, state, and
private funding.
Identify and research federal, state, and private grant
opportunities that align and support the mission and strategic plan
of the institution.
Coordinate, manage, and lead grant development teams that
include key internal and external stakeholders.
Review and analyze data that supports the need for the
project.
Write, edit, and submit institutional grant proposals that are
comprehensive, accurate, executable, and sustainable.
Oversight of all post-award activities of grants and contracts,
including sub-recipient awards, to assure institutional and
governmental compliance with fiscal, programmatic, and reporting
measures from award notification to grant close-out.
Informs new project directors on internal policies and
procedures, fiscal and reporting responsibilities, and the rules
and regulations of the funder.
Review and negotiate terms and conditions of grant
contracts/agreements.
Act as the liaison between the college and federal, state, and
private agencies.
Act as a point of contact with external partners on grant
compliance and management issues.
Provide expertise, guidance, support, and evaluation for
colleagues pursuing grant opportunities, ensuring accuracy,
completion, and timely submission.
Provide regular grant performance feedback to supervisors of
grant project directors.
Ensure that the partnering college's grant staff promptly
provides information and data and that Lee College provides
reports, invoices, and other material in the correct format as
required to fiscal agent partners.
Develop and conduct in-house grant project director
training.
Develop, implement, and manage internal project processes to
ensure compliance with relevant College and grant-related rules and
regulations. (i.e., eligibility, purchasing, equipment inventory,
closing documents).
Work with grant accountants to ensure financial compliance and
budget monitoring
Schedule, prioritize, and finalize grant assignments to grant
contractors and grant writers.
Maintain a centralized grants office, including an accurate and
comprehensive reporting and tracking system for all grants awarded
to the college.
Build critical relationships with college staff/instructors and
community resources.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Participate in professional development activities and training
as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities
Bachelor's (or higher) degree
One (1) year of related experience
Experience creating and managing federal budgets, interpreting
funding source guidelines, and interpreting federal grant
regulations
Proof of successful project management and grant proposal
writing experience
Must possess organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to manage multiple projects timely and
effective
Must be flexible to meet demanding deadlines
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
Ability to initiate, establish, and maintain internal and
external partnerships
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
Preferred:
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive
- Certified Grants Professional
- Master's (or higher) degree in a related field
- Previous experience working in higher education
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lee/jobs/4282285/director-grants-management
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