Strategic Grants Director

Ozarks Technical Community College; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO is seeking a Director of Grant Development to lead a comprehensive grant program, overseeing pre- and post-award activities and collaborating with finance to ensure compliant, timely submissions and strong external funding.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in grant writing/management, and experience writing federal grants; a master’s degree and 5+ years are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Ability to develop, implement, and execute projects with aggressive deadlines independently.
• Three years of experience in grant writing, grant compliance, or grant management experience.
• Experience in technical, research, or grant writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, secure, and manage federal grant awards.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Responsibilities

• Direct a comprehensive grant development program including grant prospect research and all pre- and post-award activity.
• Develop and direct teams comprised of internal and external members to develop grant proposals and assist with setting grant project goals, objectives, timelines, budgets, sustainability, and evaluation plans.
• Develop and maintain internal processes, procedures, and resources to facilitate grant development and management.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all tasks related to submitting college grant funding proposals, including letters of inquiry, outlines, proposals, budgets, and grant narratives.
• Provide grant oversight to ensure programmatic functions are in compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of reports as required by funding agencies.
• Ensure grant deadlines are met and major milestones are reached as outlined in approved grant proposals.
• Collaborate with grant financial personnel to monitor grant budgets and allowable expenditures.
• Oversee and maintain a grant database of potential funding sources, applications, deadlines, and funding statuses for proposals.
• Provide regular updates to the college’s grant and finance offices on the progress of grant applications and funded grant programs.
• Supervise the Strengthening Community Colleges Project Manager and Data Coordinator.
• Assist with the coordination of the college’s strategic and institutional planning processes.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees, and attending community events.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant management

Budget monitoring

Research & writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Grant management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO is seeking a Director of Grant Development to lead a comprehensive grant program, overseeing pre- and post-award activities and collaborating with finance to ensure compliant, timely submissions and strong external funding.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in grant writing/management, and experience writing federal grants; a master’s degree and 5+ years are preferred.