Grant Capacity Coach & Partnerships Lead

Metropolitan-Community-College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City seeks a capacity coach to support NSF grant activities from 2025 to 2028, helping investigators and staff build external partnerships, coordinate events, and develop grant management best practices. The role emphasizes advancing grant capacity, improving processes, and liaising with partners.

Travel to MCCKC campuses and external sites is required. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of collaborative experience in education or non-profit environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business/Accounting, STEM or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in collaborative environments in K-12, non-profit or Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Support grant team to develop external partnerships and coordinate learning opportunities.
• Plan, market, coordinate, and evaluate grant activities and educational programs.
• Aid PI(s) in reviewing budgets and ensuring financial controls.
• Coordinate with national, state, and local partners and serve as liaison.
• Review proposals, contracts, and reports to ensure compliance.
• Travel to MCCKC campuses and external partner sites.

Skills

Budgeting

Grant management

Partnership development

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City seeks a capacity coach to support NSF grant activities from 2025 to 2028, helping investigators and staff build external partnerships, coordinate events, and develop grant management best practices. The role emphasizes advancing grant capacity, improving processes, and liaising with partners.

Travel to MCCKC campuses and external sites is required. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of collaborative experience in education or non-profit environments