Grant & Program Lead: Research, Writing & Compliance

Washington County Community College; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid health foremployees

Dental & life insurance

Maine State retirement or TIAA CREF

Vacation, personal, sick time

Professional development

Free tuition

Job summary

Washington County Community College in Calais, ME is seeking a Grant & Program Manager to lead grant research, write proposals, manage grants, and ensure compliance with all requirements. This role supports institutional research by maintaining grant data for planning, reporting, and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have experience in grant writing, grant administration, program management, budgeting, and strategic planning, with strong communication, analytical, and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years’ grant/program experience.
• Master’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Experience with grant writing and grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Research grant opportunities and make recommendations to college leadership.
• Write and manage grants and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for grant-related activities.
• Support institutional research by maintaining grant data for planning, reporting, and decision-making.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant administration

Program management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Resource management

Management reporting

Communication

Analytical

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Databases

Job description

Washington County Community College in Calais, ME is seeking a Grant & Program Manager to lead grant research, write proposals, manage grants, and ensure compliance with all requirements. This role supports institutional research by maintaining grant data for planning, reporting, and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have experience in grant writing, grant administration, program management, budgeting, and strategic planning, with strong communication, analytical, and project management