Part Time Staff: Grant Capacity Coach

Metropolitan Community College•Blue River, MO

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About The Position

The Grant Capacity Coach supports Metropolitan Community College’s National Science Foundation-funded EPIIC grant, funded from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The role builds the capacity of the Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, and other personnel to develop external partnerships, conduct events, and improve practices for grant applications and management. The coach supports strategic intentions, confidence, and stakeholder efficiency. The position supports grant operations by coordinating learning opportunities and activities, developing partnerships, assisting with strategic approaches and budget review, and helping ensure compliance with applicable requirements. It coordinates with internal and external organizations and serves as a liaison for the program. The role requires travel among MCCKC campuses and periodic visits to external partner sites. MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business/Accounting, a STEM-related degree, Education, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in collaborative environments in K-12 education, a nonprofit, or higher education, or related experience.
Knowledge of budgetary principles and budgeting and fiscal management.
Knowledge of the current national grant landscape.
Knowledge of community and business partnership models and dynamics.
Knowledge of coordinating schedules, instructional design and delivery, and using technology to facilitate meetings.
Knowledge of organizational structure and relationships in higher education and industry.
Knowledge of best practices, STEM trends, and emerging STEM opportunities.
Knowledge of report writing, applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations, customer service principles, and modern office technology.
Skill in identifying and evaluating trends and developing, promoting, and implementing responsive programs.
Skill in developing and fostering community partnerships and agreements.
Skill in analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, manipulating, and summarizing written materials and statistical data.
Skill in maintaining confidentiality, project/program management, organization and logistics, customer service, and use of computers and relevant software.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for exchanging or conveying information with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.
Ability to travel to MCCKC campuses and external partner workplace sites.
Three to five years of involvement in a collaborative setting in K-12 education, nonprofit, or higher education.
One to three years of experience supporting national grants in K-12 education, nonprofit, or higher education.
One to two years of staff supervision involving coaching and basic performance management.
Experience delivering training or professional development to small and large audiences.
Ability to improve processes and document simple standard operating procedures and checklists.
Familiarity with contracts, memoranda of understanding, vendor/instructor onboarding, and external partnership building.

Responsibilities

Support the EPIIC grant team in developing external partnerships and coordinating learning opportunities for grant stakeholders.
Ensure operations are performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Plan, market, coordinate, and evaluate EPIIC grant activities and other educational programs.
Assist in developing strategic approaches to improve grant capacity, including identifying external partners, communicating with vendors, and attending meetings to provide feedback.
Assist Principal Investigators with budget review, which may include monitoring expenditures, analyzing financial information, and ensuring appropriate financial controls and compliance.
Coordinate with national, state, and local economic, community, governmental, business, and educational organizations, as well as internal and external staff, departments, and agencies.
Serve as a liaison, representative, and spokesperson for assigned programs to communicate information, promote and deliver services, and maintain business relationships.
Assist in reviewing proposals, contracts, reports, records, and other documentation to facilitate grant operations and ensure compliance.
Travel to different campuses within the MCCKC system and periodically visit external partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.