Grant Writer

Oklahoma City Community College•Oklahoma City, OK

62d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the procurement and management of external public and private funding in support of institutional priorities, working with faculty, administrators, and staff to develop such proposals. This position requires a high degree of initiative, organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to meet high-pressure deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum (3) years' work experience in grant research, grant proposal development and writing, and/or grants compliance.
Grant writing experience involving demonstrated situations in which the applicant had full responsibility for initiating and writing proposals and demonstrable success in grant acquisition.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of grant writing, proposal development, and fundraising
Knowledge of funding sources including federal, state, local, corporate, public, and private foundations
Knowledge of budgeting, cost principles, and financial documentation required for grant applications
Knowledge of research methods for identifying funding opportunities
Knowledge of compliance requirements, reporting standards, and regulations related to grant-funded programs
Proficiency in project management, time management, and multitasking to meet competing deadlines and priorities
Proficiency with office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and grant management databases
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor content to specific funders
Skill in persuasive communication, including the ability to craft compelling narratives and proposals
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in preparing and reviewing documents
Ability to learn and use various online software programs for grant submission and management
Skill in data collection, analysis, and presentation for use in proposals and reports
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively independently as well as collaboratively.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks and to maintain deadlines.
Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proactive and action-oriented personality; strong sense of pace and urgency
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Previous work experience at institution of higher education working as a grant writer.

Responsibilities

Design and lead the execution of an institution-wide public and private grants program in keeping with the needs, priorities, and competencies of the institution and its faculty and staff. Efforts range from finding grant sources and informing appropriate individuals; assisting and overseeing the development and writing processes; assisting with final grant production, presentation, and submission.
Draft complete grant proposals for the Associate Vice President's review. Assist with ideation and grant development for faculty, staff and potential partners. Edit and organize grant proposals written by other staff and faculty for the Associate Vice President's review.
Establish and maintain the College's registrations in electronic/Internet based funding agency grant submission systems.
Maintain current knowledge of Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) and other federal regulations as they relate to allowable and unallowable costs and compliance.
Assist with acquisition of all signatures and approvals for grant projects,
Read and interpret requests for proposals and funding guidelines from government agencies and foundations to determine if appropriate for College and how best to respond.
Coordinate organizational meetings with faculty and staff to discuss guidelines, generate ideas, design projects, and assist in writing sections of the proposal. Edit and organize grant proposals written by other staff and faculty.
Represent the College in the most positive manner with all constituencies we serve.
Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
Maintain confidential data including passwords, salaries, social security numbers, and other personal data.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, and governmental agencies.
Research applicable rules and regulations and apply them to specific programs.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive calendar that includes a schedule for developing grant applications to meet all college and sponsor deadlines.
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.