Director of Grants Development at TNBR Careers in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Title: Director of Grants Development

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Grants Development leads College grants efforts, including lifecycle grant management and grant development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, coordinates and communicates grant funding processes and procedures collaborating with internal and external partners to evaluate and coordinate program needs with funding opportunities. Conducts grant reviews and performs internal grant audits to ensure compliance providing technical support in the management and administration of grants. Develops and implements monitoring procedures to ensure appropriate financial management and distribution of funds and monitors grant budget and expenses.

Leads the proposal development process including conducting research, project design, grant-writing, budget preparation and forms completion for external funding opportunities. Identifies, analyzes, interprets and communicates public resource development trends, funding legislation and regulations, and funding opportunities, and ensuring grant submissions align with the college mission and strategic plan.

Regularly communicates grant opportunities with college faculty, staff, and administration.
Collaborates with the college development office to optimize college resource development efforts. Serves as a liaison between college, district office, agencies, foundation, individuals and funding entities providing overall subject matter expertise in grant management and development. Provides training, guidance and/or orientation to faculty and staff; and performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and three full-time equivalent years of experience in resource development or project management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, education, communication, English, sciences, project management, or related field, and/or a relevant professional certification related to grants development, grant writing, or grant management.

Two (2) or more years of experience writing, developing, and managing multiple federal grant proposals such as grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other federal departments or agencies.

Two (2) or more years of experience collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders to develop grant proposals and/or manage grant activities.

Two (2) or more years of experience working with private donors and fundraising/philanthropic staff and organizations to develop and manage grant proposals.

Two (2) or more years of experience managing a broad portfolio of grants to ensure compliance with federal laws, effective administration of federal and private grant projects, and timely completion of reporting requirements.

Experience creating and delivering professional training such as but not limited to teaching experience or facilitating workshops.

Two (2) or more years of experience working in a higher education environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience writing, developing, and managing multiple grant proposals. Experience working with private donors and fundraising/philanthropic staff and organizations to develop and manage grant proposals. Ability to create and deliver professional training or facilitate workshops. Ability to travel throughout the College's service area, including its seven campuses. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $62,272 to $77,965 annually, depending on experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Nashville State offers flexible work arrangements for positions that qualify.