Director of Grants Development

National Grants Management Association; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Director of Grants Development to lead the college's grants strategy and project portfolio. The director reports to the Senior Director of Institutional Effectiveness and builds collaborations to secure funding for priority initiatives.

Key duties include managing the Grants Development Office, monitoring funding opportunities, coordinating proposal development, budgeting with Finance, and guiding post‑award activities to advance the

Responsibilities

• Manages the Grants Development Office and its project portfolio.
• Monitors emerging funding opportunities and industry news relevant to College priorities.
• Conducts research-based grants prospecting and evaluates model programs for fit with College priorities.
• Serves as project manager for internal teams, facilitating meetings and training on grant strategies.
• Develops concept papers, proposals, plans, and literature reviews on best practices.
• Manages grant application development, submission, and negotiation, including writing and revisions.
• Develops grant budgets and monitors post-award processes in partnership with Finance.
• Assists project managers with grants administration issues during project execution.
• Performs other related work duties as assigned.

Job description

Director of Grants Development

Kirkwood Community College - Cedar Rapids, IA

business_center Full-time

Salary: $105,652.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Institution of Higher Education

The Director of Grants Develompent (Director) reports to the Senior Director of Instituitonal Effectiveness. Through private and public funding sources, the Director provides leadership for the development of Kirkwood Community College projects that advance its mission and strategic priorities. They rely on collaborative relationship‑building strategies that result in innovative solutions to address identified unmet student and stakeholder needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the Grants Development Office, including its project portfolio, project management processes, and annual program of work calendar.
• Monitors emerging funding opportunities and industry news relevant to College priorities.
• Conducts research‑based grants prospecting, evaluating model programs' strengths and weaknesses and their fit with College priorities.
• Serves as project manager for internal teams of subject‑matter experts, facilitating meetings and training on the grant‑seeking process, and consulting with diverse stakeholders on idea generation, concept development, and grant strategy.
• Develops concept papers, proposals, plans, and literature reviews on best practices.
• Manages grant application development, submission, and negotiation, including writing, reviewing, and rewriting.
• Develops grant budgets and monitors post‑award processes in partnership with Finance.
• Assists project managers with grants administration issues during project execution.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.