Grants Specialist

Salary: $57,000 to $63,000 based on ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C-3 and experience

The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight and support of all grant-related resource development activities, including proposal development, writing, submission, management, and reporting. The Grants Specialist will function as an integral part of the Development team to facilitate fundraising success for the College.

• Research, develop, write and edit all grant proposals submitted on behalf of the College to state, local, and federal agencies, as well as local and national foundations.

• Collaborate with different areas of the College to evaluate grant opportunities, determine focus areas of best fit, and ensure grant proposals best represent and support the College's programs.

• Facilitate project development teams that involve faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Submit all grants in a timely manner.

• Track grant submissions to assist with budget planning and to ensure appropriate staff are aware of programmatic outcomes for awarded grants.

• Monitor grant spending throughout the grant life cycle.

• Submit all reports in a timely manner as required by each grant.

• Provide detailed reports to administrators as needed.

• Serve as the liaison for project directors providing fiscal guidance, programmatic technical assistance, and state/ federal regulations in general grants management.

• Assist the Office of Economic Development and Community Outreach in cultivating relationships and grant proposals for private and public foundations and donors.

• Work collaboratively with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and the Business Office on data related to grants management.

Marginal Functions

• Assist with post-award grant project implementation and management.

• Coordinate with staff to secure faculty, staff, and student stories that highlight successes.

• Maintain effective, professional relationships with other offices on campus.

• Serve on college committees as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:      Bachelor's degree required

Experience:    Minimum of two years' related full-time work experience required. Higher Educational experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.

• Exceptional administrative skills.

• Proficiency in computer word processing and spreadsheets.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple, concurrent projects.

• Ability to work well independently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong time-management skills necessary to meet critical deadlines.

• Knowledge and experience in seeking external funding and the proposal development process, as related to state and local funding.

Note About Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a resume via the NEOED system, but there may be other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. All application materials must be submitted through the online system.  Paper documents will not be accepted by Human Resources.  Please have ALL documents available for uploading at the time of application completion.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College online application specific to this position

• Current resume

• Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.

• Work experience verification* in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Qualifications" section. Verification should include dates of employment, whether full time or part time, and position title(s).  Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document.  If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the "Qualifications" section, verification from previous employer(s) is required. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.)

• A work experience verification form can be found at . Verification is the responsibility of the applicant.  Verification must be completed by the employer and returned to the applicant for uploading with the online application.  Do not return the paper form to Human Resources.  

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of Jeff State.  Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.  Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

If you are applying for one or more positions, you must submit a separate application packet for each position.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

www.jeffersonstate.edu
205.856.7764

205.856.8598