Executive Director, Grants Department Academic Affairs Division - Massasoit Community College
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Posted : Thursday, November 02, 2023 09:20 PM
Location: Brockton, MA Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Feb 9 2024 Job Description:
The Grants Department Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to obtain funding from a variety of funding sources including government agencies, corporate foundations, and other grant-making agencies in alignment with Massasoit's mission and strategic plan.
The Executive Director is responsible for researching, developing, and writing grant proposals, government grant solicitations, and other written materials to secure funding for program support and capital projects.
The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the College leadership, faculty, and the Business Office in all grant proposal and budget preparations, ensuring accurate proposals as well as progress and final grant reports.
Responsibilities and Duties: Create a comprehensive strategy for the growth of government, foundation, and corporate funding.
Research grant opportunities appropriate to Massasoit's mission and disseminate relevant ones to appropriate college faculty and staff.
Monitor legislation, regulations, developments and changes related to grants in order to ensure Massasoit is current on compliance, reporting, accounting, and auditing issues at the federal, state, and local levels.
Lead the College in developing, revising, and implementing grants policies and procedures which will be documented in a Grants Management handbook for stakeholders' use in meeting grant requirements and deadlines.
Serve as the primary contact at the College for negotiating awards, completing no-cost extensions, facilitating carryover funds, changes in key personnel, and other project modifications.
Supervise, develop, mentor, train and motivate staff to elevate the overall proficiency level of the department.
Provide guidance to ensure project activities, schedules and budget objectives are obtained.
Approve grant requests and submit proposed grant initiatives to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and President for approval.
Prepare and distribute reports as required, including completion of quarterly checkpoint reports to ensure that all recordkeeping, reporting requirements and restrictions are met.
Prepare executive level project reports and present project performance updates to senior management, Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with the College's Advancement Department and the Massasoit Community College Foundation to cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation officers, government agency representatives, and other potential funders.
Attend relevant networking events, conferences, and meetings to build connections and stay updated on funding opportunities.
Develop materials and provide training and oversight to facilitate the preparation of reports and documentation required by grantors.
Create and/or collaborate with the Communications staff to design press releases and events for grant projects.
Collaborate with Institutional Research and project staff to collect and interpret data associated with project assessment measures to facilitate require reporting.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field Minimum of 3 years' experience in grant writing, fundraising, government or community relations, or a related field in a non-profit or higher education setting Comprehensive knowledge of Federal laws and guidelines for administration of federally funded grant projects included OMB Circulars and EDGAR.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements that govern grants administration.
Demonstrated research skills to find funding sources and solve defined problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Fluency with quantitative and qualitative data, including the ability to use data in support of grant design and administration.
Familiarity with funding sources through corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressure and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, funding agency representatives, and grant staff from other institutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and serve as a team and project leader.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend assignments.
Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preferred qualifications: Master's degree Additional Information: Position Status: Non-Unit Professional, full time, state funded with benefits Hours: 37.
5 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.
m.
- 5 p.
m.
with a hybrid schedule option Salary: $111,771 - $145,301 annually based upon education and experience Deadline to Apply: February 25, 2024
The Executive Director is responsible for researching, developing, and writing grant proposals, government grant solicitations, and other written materials to secure funding for program support and capital projects.
The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the College leadership, faculty, and the Business Office in all grant proposal and budget preparations, ensuring accurate proposals as well as progress and final grant reports.
Responsibilities and Duties: Create a comprehensive strategy for the growth of government, foundation, and corporate funding.
Research grant opportunities appropriate to Massasoit's mission and disseminate relevant ones to appropriate college faculty and staff.
Monitor legislation, regulations, developments and changes related to grants in order to ensure Massasoit is current on compliance, reporting, accounting, and auditing issues at the federal, state, and local levels.
Lead the College in developing, revising, and implementing grants policies and procedures which will be documented in a Grants Management handbook for stakeholders' use in meeting grant requirements and deadlines.
Serve as the primary contact at the College for negotiating awards, completing no-cost extensions, facilitating carryover funds, changes in key personnel, and other project modifications.
Supervise, develop, mentor, train and motivate staff to elevate the overall proficiency level of the department.
Provide guidance to ensure project activities, schedules and budget objectives are obtained.
Approve grant requests and submit proposed grant initiatives to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and President for approval.
Prepare and distribute reports as required, including completion of quarterly checkpoint reports to ensure that all recordkeeping, reporting requirements and restrictions are met.
Prepare executive level project reports and present project performance updates to senior management, Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with the College's Advancement Department and the Massasoit Community College Foundation to cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation officers, government agency representatives, and other potential funders.
Attend relevant networking events, conferences, and meetings to build connections and stay updated on funding opportunities.
Develop materials and provide training and oversight to facilitate the preparation of reports and documentation required by grantors.
Create and/or collaborate with the Communications staff to design press releases and events for grant projects.
Collaborate with Institutional Research and project staff to collect and interpret data associated with project assessment measures to facilitate require reporting.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field Minimum of 3 years' experience in grant writing, fundraising, government or community relations, or a related field in a non-profit or higher education setting Comprehensive knowledge of Federal laws and guidelines for administration of federally funded grant projects included OMB Circulars and EDGAR.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements that govern grants administration.
Demonstrated research skills to find funding sources and solve defined problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Fluency with quantitative and qualitative data, including the ability to use data in support of grant design and administration.
Familiarity with funding sources through corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressure and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, funding agency representatives, and grant staff from other institutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and serve as a team and project leader.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend assignments.
Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preferred qualifications: Master's degree Additional Information: Position Status: Non-Unit Professional, full time, state funded with benefits Hours: 37.
5 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.
m.
- 5 p.
m.
with a hybrid schedule option Salary: $111,771 - $145,301 annually based upon education and experience Deadline to Apply: February 25, 2024
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• Location : One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA
• Post ID: 9079732010
