Grants Coordinator - STEM

Advertised Position Title: Grants Coordinator - STEM

Job Description:

The Grants Coordinator – STEM for locating, researching, and applying for grants that meet an organization's needs within the STEM fields.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to research funding sources related to the field of STEM
• Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.
• Database management skills.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Experience with grant software.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Research new sources of public and private grant funding
• Work with appropriate staff on grant narratives, goals, outcomes, and updates as needed
• Write proposals and applications for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects to foundations, corporations, and government sources
• Work with all required internal constituents and submit timely and accurate reports for all grant funded projects
• Create and maintain grant/report schedule, deadlines, progress and awards
• Maintain accurate foundation records and contact information in databases
• Professionally and effectively work with other departments, donors, and community
• Organize meetings with Business and Industry Leaders
• Communicate with employers
• Coordinate professional development for faculty and staff as related to grant funding
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in grant writing

Job Classification: Staff

Duty Days: 260 Days

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Grant Funded Position: Yes - Grant Funded

FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis: Salary

Hiring Range

$51,300.00-$57,700.00

Retirement System:

SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)