Sr Grant Professional

JCCC•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Develop all competitive grant proposals to federal and state agencies and private grant-making foundations in efforts to secure funding on behalf of Johnson County Community College (JCCC).

Requirements

Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.
Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a master's degree and 3 + years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in federal grant proposal development
Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to grant management and compliance
Experience in higher education, especially at the 2-year college level

Responsibilities

Write, edit, prepare, and submit innovative, persuasive, and competitive grant proposals in collaboration with multiple faculty and staff project teams at all levels, including Cabinet members.
Manage the submission process and ensure all deadlines and requirements are met.
Work with departmental leadership to develop, implement, and assess grant strategies and processes.
Create complex grant-supported project budgets and financial projections based on the interpretation of funding requirements and restrictions.
Interpret guidelines to faculty, staff, and JCCC leadership for federal, state, and private foundation requests for proposals.
Lead the annual forecasting initiative to identify potential funding opportunities aligned with JCCC’s strategic goals.
Conduct extensive research and vet potential funding opportunities for feasibility and required institutional match.
Collect and analyze supporting data and information for proposals.
Compile and report upon results to support proposal development.
Grow JCCC’s grant portfolio by identifying and presenting new funding opportunities to key staff and faculty, proactively communicating opportunities that address program needs.
Coordinate internal marketing efforts for Grants Leadership & Development to promote services to faculty and staff.
Conduct annual workshops and sessions at the biennial STEM Faculty Retreat.
Attend program advisory board meetings and departmental meetings to communicate funding opportunities and initiatives.
Identify, pursue, cultivate, and enhance relationships with contacts and partners at private foundations, state and federal agencies, and other potential funding sources in support of funding needs.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and reporting requirements related to grant development and administration.
Ensure all processes, procedures, and operations are in accordance with departmental and JCCC policies.
Investigate new grant opportunities and research grant development trends and best practices.

Benefits

Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
And many more!