Roxbury, Massachusetts
Posted: 16-Sep-23
Location: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 167383
Title: Director of Grant Development
Unit: Full-Time Non Unit
Department: Development
Supervision received: Interim Executive Vice President, Special Assistant to the President
Date: 9/14/2023
The Director of Grant Development reports to the Executive Vice President and Special Assistant to the President of Roxbury Community College (RCC). This position is responsible for the identification, development, and submission of grant funding opportunities that support the mission of the College. The Director will also provide direct consultation and assistance to faculty and staff to identify, develop, and submit federal, state, local, and private grants. The Director maintains progress reports and provides information to the senior leadership and Board of Trustees as required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Identify grant-based funding opportunities and provide timely information to key personnel regarding funding opportunities.
- Assess the capability to compete for external funding and make recommendations accordingly.
- Work closely with faculty and staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals. Organize teams and lead idea generation and proposal submission.
- Write, edit, and submit proposals that include needs analysis, goals, objectives, activities, action plans, performance indicators, evaluation strategies, timelines, budget, and supporting data. Coordinate the work of writing teams in completing grant proposals.
- Lead, monitor, and ensure timely mandatory reporting processes for specific grants, including submission of periodic and final reports and renewal applications submitted to funding agencies.
- Serve as a resource for faculty and staff on aspects of grant-seeking and proposal development. Planning and supporting college research projects.
- Member of ACUERDO College Governance. Member of the Institutional Research Board (IRB).
- Any other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree required. A Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing. Experience with federal, state, and city government grants is a must.
- Demonstrated experience with statistical software and reporting tools.
- Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to develop and maintain cross-functional, collaborative working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff with academic, administrative, and other functional units on campus.
- Ability to handle a diverse set of issues simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines. Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual environment.
- Commitment to the Roxbury Community College mission.
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license
Additional Information:
- Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Expected start date: October 2023
- Location: Roxbury Campus
- The College does not sponsor work visas.
- This is a full-time, non-union position, with full benefits.
As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation. Including but not limited to:
- Reasonable Health, Dental and Vision Plans
- Low cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
All offers of employment at Roxbury Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check review. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and/or all persons who have an employment relationship with RCC, as deemed necessary.
COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
Candidates for employment should be aware that all Community College students, faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated by January 3, 2022. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.
Roxbury Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
ADA Compliance:
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at www.rcc.mass.edu/clery.
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