Development and Grants Specialist

Stryker Corporation; Northern (KY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

14 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

North Idaho College is seeking a Development and Grants Specialist to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and manage grants and philanthropic resources that support students and the college’s priorities.

You will research funding opportunities, coordinate submissions, and support post-award activities, including compliance, reporting, and documentation, while collaborating with staff and community partners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of two years full-time related experience required.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills for grant proposals and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and collaborative processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and develop competitive grant proposals.
• Coordinate submission and acceptance of external funding awards.
• Support post-award activities including compliance, reporting, documentation, and deadline tracking.
• Maintain grant and development records and update department materials.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Research

Project management

Grant compliance

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Help advance North Idaho College's mission by securing resources that create opportunities for students, strengthen academic programs, and support the college's strategic priorities. As the Development and Grants Specialist, you'll play an integral role in identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and supporting the successful management of grants and philanthropic resources that make a lasting impact across the institution.

In this role, you'll research public and private funding opportunities, prepare compelling grant proposals and supporting communications, and coordinate the submission and acceptance of external funding awards. You'll collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to identify funding needs, guide internal stakeholders through grant and fundraising processes, and support post-award activities, including compliance, reporting, documentation, and deadline tracking. You'll also help maintain grant and development records, update department websites, support employee training on grant policies and procedures, and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and institutional effectiveness.

We're looking for a collaborative professional with exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills who enjoys building relationships and managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance administrative responsibilities with analytical thinking and problem-solving. Success in this role requires strong research skills, the ability to translate ideas into compelling proposals, and a commitment to accuracy, stewardship, and compliance. If you're passionate about helping transform ideas into opportunities that benefit students, employees, and the community, we'd love to have you join our Development team.

Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement

• 15 vacation days per year
• 12 sick days per year
• 14 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance

Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details);

Development and Grants Specialist.docx

Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree and a minimum of two years full-time equivalent related experience is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Starting pay range: $44,995 - $53,994
Pay Grade: P4

Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus
Work Schedule: typical college hours are Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:00, Fri 7:30-2:30

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.

Application materials include: resume, cover letter

Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!

Associate’s degree and a minimum of two years full-time equivalent related experience is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.