Grants & Proposals Strategy Lead

Miami Dade College; Torch of Friendship (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Dade College is seeking a Grants Development Manager to support the MDC Foundation’s philanthropic grant and donor proposal efforts. This role connects College programs and priorities with funding opportunities from proposal development through award administration and reporting.

The ideal candidate combines excellent writing with strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments while managing competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s with related experience in grants.
• Proven experience in technical writing and grant writing.
• Experience in grant management, including budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive proposals and ensure sponsor compliance.
• Identify funding opportunities and align with college priorities.
• Support grant administration including budgets and project tracking.
• Coordinate grant reports, audits, and award modifications.
• Provide guidance and maintain grant records and MOUs.

Skills

Grant writing

Technical writing

Editing

Budget management

Budget analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration across departments

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Database management

Job description

Miami Dade College is seeking a Grants Development Manager to support the MDC Foundation’s philanthropic grant and donor proposal efforts. This role connects College programs and priorities with funding opportunities from proposal development through award administration and reporting.

The ideal candidate combines excellent writing with strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments while managing competing deadlines.