Director of Grants (FT)(Internal Only)

Saint Johns River State College•To Be Determined, FL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Grants provides leadership and direction in the planning, development, implementation, and management of the College's comprehensive grants program in support of institutional goals and strategic initiatives. This position oversees all phases of pre-award and post-award grant activities, including research, proposal development, budgeting, compliance, and reporting. The Director collaborates with College departments, faculty, and staff and serves as the primary liaison to state and federal agencies and other funding organizations. The campus location for this position will be determined at a later date. About the College – SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State’s service area includes St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city; Palatka, the “Gem City of the St. Johns;” and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution required.
Minimum of one year of grant writing and/or grant management experience at the post-secondary level required.
A comparable amount of training, education, and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Demonstrated experience in grant writing and/or grant management within higher education.
Knowledge of state and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Strong technical and persuasive writing skills, including grant proposals, applications, and reports.
Knowledge of grant budget development, financial analysis, and compliance requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, leadership, and external partners.
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation, grant applications, and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe software.
Knowledge of or ability to learn relevant systems, including Banner, Grants.gov, and Submittable.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to travel between College campuses as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead the grants development process, including identifying funding opportunities, establishing priorities, developing proposals, and coordinating submissions.
Research and evaluate potential grant opportunities based on College priorities, competitiveness, institutional capacity, and compliance requirements.
Develop competitive grant proposals, budgets, implementation plans, and timelines in collaboration with College leadership, faculty, and staff.
Maintain an inventory of funding opportunities and respond to grant-related inquiries from College employees and stakeholders.
Provide recommendations to College leadership regarding grant opportunities and funding strategies.
Oversee pre-award and post-award grant activities to ensure compliance with College policies, funder requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Develop, maintain, and implement grant administration procedures, guidelines, and compliance systems.
Assist project leaders with grant implementation, budget management, expenditures, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate grant amendments, renewals, financial and programmatic reporting, monitoring, audits, and closeout activities.
Maintain required grant system registrations and submit applications and reports on behalf of the College.
Serve as the College's primary liaison with state and federal agencies and other funding organizations.
Collaborate with Project Directors, the Grants Accountant, Business Office, Human Resources, Payroll, and other departments to ensure effective grant administration.
Provide guidance to College employees regarding grant opportunities, requirements, and compliance procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President.