Cochise College
FT Director Grants Development and Management
Cochise College, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States, 85635
Position Summary:
The Director of Grants Development and Management is responsible for leading all aspects of grant acquisition and pre-award management; identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and supporting faculty, staff, and administrators in grant-related activities. This role ensures that grant-funded projects align with the strategic goals, institutional priorities, and mission of the college.Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees. This position is open until filled, with applications reviewed upon receipt. The job posting may close at any time.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESDuties and Responsibilities:
Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position includes:Grant Development:
Researches, identifies and pursues funding opportunities from federal, state, local, and private sources. Ensures that grant proposals comply with funding agency requirements and college policies. Oversees all pre-award activities, including proposal development, grant writing, review, and submission. Prepares institutional background and capability statements, area information, and other narratives of a general nature for inclusion in grant proposals. Maintains a central file of submitted proposals, and a calendar of upcoming funding opportunities, and a system for the timely distribution of funding information to stakeholders. Develops and implements effective processes and procedures related to grants management and proposal development.Collaboration and Support:
Works with stakeholders in the development and submission of grant proposals. Facilitates communication between stakeholders and funding agencies. Collaborates with the college’s Foundation on grant-related initiatives. Leads and engages the Grants Committee in all aspects of grant development and management. Tracks proposal submissions and monitors progress.Compliance and Reporting:
Monitors compliance with grant requirements during the pre-award phase. Prepares and submits required documentation and reports to funding agencies. Coordinates with the business office and finance department to evaluate and monitor grant programs. Develops an annual plan for grant submissions. Develops and maintains standardized processes and procedures, disseminated through a Grants Management Handbook and website. Prepares periodic and annual reports, as well as needs assessments.Strategic Alignment:
Ensures grant-funded projects support the college’s strategic initiatives and priorities through strategic planning. Stays informed about funding sources, trends in grant-funding, and best practices in grants management. Confers with other institutions, agencies, or organizations in cooperative and/or consortia agreements related to grants. Establishes annual goals for grant submissions. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of funding sources and opportunities through independent research, networking, and professional development.Performs other related duties as assigned.General Expectations:
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWork Environment:
Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.Physical Requirements:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.Reports to:
Dean of Academic Affairs
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The Director of Grants Development and Management is responsible for leading all aspects of grant acquisition and pre-award management; identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and supporting faculty, staff, and administrators in grant-related activities. This role ensures that grant-funded projects align with the strategic goals, institutional priorities, and mission of the college.Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees. This position is open until filled, with applications reviewed upon receipt. The job posting may close at any time.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESDuties and Responsibilities:
Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position includes:Grant Development:
Researches, identifies and pursues funding opportunities from federal, state, local, and private sources. Ensures that grant proposals comply with funding agency requirements and college policies. Oversees all pre-award activities, including proposal development, grant writing, review, and submission. Prepares institutional background and capability statements, area information, and other narratives of a general nature for inclusion in grant proposals. Maintains a central file of submitted proposals, and a calendar of upcoming funding opportunities, and a system for the timely distribution of funding information to stakeholders. Develops and implements effective processes and procedures related to grants management and proposal development.Collaboration and Support:
Works with stakeholders in the development and submission of grant proposals. Facilitates communication between stakeholders and funding agencies. Collaborates with the college’s Foundation on grant-related initiatives. Leads and engages the Grants Committee in all aspects of grant development and management. Tracks proposal submissions and monitors progress.Compliance and Reporting:
Monitors compliance with grant requirements during the pre-award phase. Prepares and submits required documentation and reports to funding agencies. Coordinates with the business office and finance department to evaluate and monitor grant programs. Develops an annual plan for grant submissions. Develops and maintains standardized processes and procedures, disseminated through a Grants Management Handbook and website. Prepares periodic and annual reports, as well as needs assessments.Strategic Alignment:
Ensures grant-funded projects support the college’s strategic initiatives and priorities through strategic planning. Stays informed about funding sources, trends in grant-funding, and best practices in grants management. Confers with other institutions, agencies, or organizations in cooperative and/or consortia agreements related to grants. Establishes annual goals for grant submissions. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of funding sources and opportunities through independent research, networking, and professional development.Performs other related duties as assigned.General Expectations:
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWork Environment:
Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.Physical Requirements:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.Reports to:
Dean of Academic Affairs
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