Officer, Resource Development

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

48d • Onsite

About The Position

To write and submit grants and perform other grant activities including resource development, research, editing, and compliance support.

Requirements

• Grant development processes.
• Standards and proposal guidelines for grant writing.
• Grant submission criteria.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Writing and submitting successful grants.
• Coordinating all phases of grant development processes.
• Researching grant and resource opportunities.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, project management and presentation software.
• One year related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of grant terminology, standards and documentation; federal, state, business and other agency grant processes; experience in a deadline-driven environment; able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the grant development process from research and concept development through proposal submission to the funding agency; coordinates all related activities including creating production calendars and timelines, identification of key activities, scheduling stakeholder meetings, developing agendas, and producing weekly progress reports.
• Researches grant and resource opportunities through electronic and printed materials; makes referrals for departmental consideration and collaboration.
• Provides requested information and guidance to relevant college personnel involved in grant development.
• Assists with identifying college personnel involved in grant development projects; coordinates due date, timeline, and other development and grant submission workflow.
• Interprets, leverages and incorporates data into proposals and reporting.
• Provides assistance, coordination and documentation related to training and compliance workshops as required.
• Participates in technical training provided by funding agencies and stays informed of changing grant standards and guidelines.
• Researches, interprets, writes and edits other college documents as assigned, such as business plans and other documents.
• Writes, creates and gives presentations about the college, proposals, projects and fundraising to internal and external groups.
• Assists with grant contracts to ensure alignment with initial proposals and facilitates necessary revisions or negotiations in collaboration with grant managers and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees