Grant & Contract Liaison- Oriskany, NY

Cornell University Library; United States; Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is seeking a Grant Writer to research funding sources and develop proposals that align with our programming. The role leads grant development, writing and submission to foundations, government agencies and philanthropic partners, and manages the process from proposal to award.

The successful candidate will work with Association leadership and campus partners, handle timelines, and coordinate day-to-day grant activities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus two years transferable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, familiarity with grants submission systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Team player with staff across units.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Flexibility for evenings/weekends as needed.
• Strong research, writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Research funding sources aligned with our mission.
• Lead development, writing and submission of grant proposals.
• Coordinate and manage grant process from proposal development to award.
• Work with leadership and campus/community partners.

Kenntnisse

Research skills

Writing/editing

Team collaboration

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Grants.gov/Grants Gateway

Jobbeschreibung

The Grant Writer will assist Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County in researching and identifying sources of funding that align with our mission and support existing and planned programming. This position will lead the development, writing and submission of grant proposals to foundations, funding agencies (ie: Federal and State government) and philanthropic organizations. The Grant Writer is responsible for coordinating and managing the grant process from proposal development through submission and award. The Grant Writer should be capable of working independently, but also as part of a team, with the ability to manage timelines and day-to-day processes for the successful administration and delivery of grants. The individual will work closely with Association leadership and, when appropriate, entities on campus and in the community.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus two years transferable program/functional experience.

Experience relevant to the role of the position.

Proficiency in Adobe (Acrobat Professional, Photoshop), familiarity with multiple online grant submission systems (Grants Gateway, Grants.gov, etc.) and reporting portals, or the ability to learn.

Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with staff.

Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.

Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while being detail oriented, efficient, and flexible to meet deadlines.

Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Ability to work well as a team and independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate or professional degree in Public Administration, Law, Non-Profit Management, or Social Sciences with an emphasis in grants management, non-profit funding, research development, and/or contract administration.

Three to five years of grant experience, with at least one year spent in grant writing, proposal reviews, grants management, and actual contract execution.

An interest in working in a service-oriented environment.

Experience working in a high-volume office in which there are multiple deadlines.

Familiarity working within a university, academic or higher education system; specifically understanding the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Position Details:

Expected Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week

Wage: Annual Salary of $62,353.20-$64,000.

Location: Oneida County CCE office in Oriskany, NY . No remote work available.

Benefits:

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