Grants Strategy & Contracts Coordinator

Cornell University Library; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County seeks a Grant Writer to locate funding sources and lead grant proposals from development through award. The role partners with Association leadership and campus/community entities to advance program goals through grants.

Required: bachelor or associate degree with relevant experience, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with grant systems and MS Office. Some travel and deadlines are expected as part of program support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with two years related experience.
• Experience in grant research, writing, and submission processes.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and online submission portals (Grants Gateway, Grants.gov).
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with internet tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong time management and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit grant proposals to foundations, agencies and philanthropic organizations.
• Coordinate grant process from proposal development through submission and award.
• Collaborate with leadership, campus entities and community partners to identify funding sources.
• Research potential funders and assist in budget development for proposals.
• Prepare reports and communicate grant status to stakeholders.

Skills

Research and writing

Project management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Graduate or professional degree in Public Administration, Law, Non-Profit Management, or Social Sciences

Tools

Grants Gateway

Grants.gov

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County seeks a Grant Writer to locate funding sources and lead grant proposals from development through award. The role partners with Association leadership and campus/community entities to advance program goals through grants.

Required: bachelor or associate degree with relevant experience, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with grant systems and MS Office. Some travel and deadlines are expected as part of program support.