Grant Program Leader - Propel Campus Funding & Proposals

National Grants Management Association; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO seeks a Senior Grant Specialist to drive external funding initiatives. You will oversee grant research, develop proposals, coordinate budgets, and ensure timely submissions to funding agencies.

The role reports to the Provost and plays a key part in advancing campus projects and student opportunities. The position is full-time, on-site, with a focus on high-quality, compliant proposals and cross‑functional collaboration with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Admin, or related field.
• Five+ years of proven grant writing and proposal development experience.
• Experience with federal grant guidelines and securing federal/state/private funding.
• Excellent writing, editing, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities aligned with university priorities.
• Lead development of compelling grant proposals and narratives.
• Assist faculty to complete non-technical aspects of proposals.
• Coordinate proposal development meetings and budgets for review.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Submit grants as Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR).

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Budget development

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English / Communications / Public Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAM.gov

Grants.gov

Job description

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO seeks a Senior Grant Specialist to drive external funding initiatives. You will oversee grant research, develop proposals, coordinate budgets, and ensure timely submissions to funding agencies.

The role reports to the Provost and plays a key part in advancing campus projects and student opportunities. The position is full-time, on-site, with a focus on high-quality, compliant proposals and cross‑functional collaboration with faculty and staff.