Full-time Supervisory/Professional: Assistant Director of Development - Grants and Alumni

Lakeland Community College • Kirtland, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Development – Grants develops the college infrastructure to support grant opportunities, develops grant proposals in accordance with college priorities, and establishes procedures for internal review and approval of grant proposals.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least three years’ experience with grants management and/or grant writing experience is required.
• Knowledge of educational funding opportunities and a successful track record in securing external grants/contracts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and writing and editing skills.
• Strong organizational and budgetary abilities.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to adapt work processes or methods to accommodate changes in work requirements.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment in decisions.
• Ability to discern the need for and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research corporate, foundation, and government grant opportunities that align with institutional priorities.
• Monitor trends in philanthropic funding and grantmaking to inform and adapt strategies for securing support.
• Collaborate with academic, administrative, finance, and program staff to develop project concepts, identify appropriate funding sources, and gather data for use in proposals and reports.
• Develop, write, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, narratives, and all required supporting documentation.
• Assist in crafting compelling cases for support and stewardship materials for current and prospective funders.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor grant compliance, track project activities and expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved proposals and funder requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation, manage deadlines through a grant calendar, and provide regular updates and reports to leadership.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to support grant development, coordination, and implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with funding agencies, coordinating all communication, including site visits, evaluations, and audits.
• Prepare and submit interim and final grant reports that clearly communicate project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Develop corrective action plans, as needed, to address project challenges and ensure successful grant completion.
• Monitor and stay up-to-date on changes in government grant regulations and philanthropic trends to ensure compliance and inform proactive strategy.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with foundation officers, corporate giving representatives, and other institutional funders.
• Assist with initiatives to increase alumni involvement and support.
• Assist with alumni networking events and volunteer engagement opportunities.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of alumni newsletters, and targeted communications.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni to encourage philanthropy and participation in college initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The College offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and personal days, along with holiday and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level