Grants Director

Owensboro Community and Technical College • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

The Grants Director at Owensboro Community & Technical College is responsible for researching, writing, and securing grants to support the college's strategic priorities. This full-time position involves overseeing grant management, ensuring compliance with grantor requirements, and providing technical assistance for grant-related budgets. The role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to develop professional relationships with grantors.

Requirements

• BA/BS in English, journalism, or a related field is required.
• Six (6) years' relevant work experience in proposal/technical writing or related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• MA/MS and eight (8) years of grant writing experience in an institution of higher education is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal grant/contract regulations and procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of selected grants and related budgets, serving as principal investigator if necessary.
• Compile, write, and submit grants according to grantors' requirements and deadlines, including narratives, budgets, and supportive documentation.
• Direct the work of grant development teams to research ideas and gather background information for grant proposals.
• Acquire and maintain expert knowledge of the college's needs and strategic planning suitable for grant funding.
• Develop and implement procedures and policies on grant development and implementation.
• Provide training for grant project directors and serve as a liaison for agreements between the college and KCTCS.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employee contribution and 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree