Grant Development Assistant (Part-Time)

College-of-Southern-Marylan; Jennie Run Estates (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Southern Maryland is seeking a temporary part-time Administrative Assistant/Grant Specialist to support the Director of Grants Development through the grant-development lifecycle.

The role involves maintaining the grants opportunity pipeline, tracking funding opportunities, and preparing materials for leadership review, as well as coordinating meetings and deadlines across the Grants Office and College offices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, internet, email, and scheduling tools.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Grants Office grant opportunity pipeline and track funding opportunities, primarily private funding.
• Assist with monitoring grant calendars, deadlines, and reminders for letters of intent, concept papers, and proposals.
• Prepare materials for leadership review, including grant summaries and proposal status reports.
• Coordinate information requests among the Grants Office, project teams, and College offices.
• Schedule opportunity review meetings and manage meeting logistics.
• Draft routine correspondence and follow-up communications.
• Assist with documentation for monitoring, audits, and required reporting.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

College of Southern Maryland is seeking a temporary part-time Administrative Assistant/Grant Specialist to support the Director of Grants Development through the grant-development lifecycle.

The role involves maintaining the grants opportunity pipeline, tracking funding opportunities, and preparing materials for leadership review, as well as coordinating meetings and deadlines across the Grants Office and College offices.