Riverside Community College District is hiring: Grants Writer in Riverside

Grants Writer (Grants & Economic Development) - District

Department: Grants & Econ Dev (D)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
College/Campus: District
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade R
Salary Amount: $8,420 - $10,249
Salary Type: Monthly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the area Director, conducts grant-related research, composes grant proposals; and develops budgets for grant-, contract-, and District-funded projects.

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a reasonably related field is required. A master's degree in a reasonably related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least two years of experience directly related to developing and writing grant proposals (including budget development) for an educational institution is required.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Project management skills; federal, state and foundational funding sources; methodologies for researching available funding opportunities and data supporting projects; emphases and trends in funding; grant writing principles; evaluation design; math and writing skills (English composition, grammar and syntax); commonly used word processing and electronic spreadsheet software programs.

ABILITY TO: Understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, and representatives from outside organizations; manage multiple priorities and work with short deadlines.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS: Co-workers, staff, faculty, governmental agencies, and partnership institutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast-paced office environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and writes grant proposals.
2. Edits and proofreads drafts; revises to fit grant proposal guidelines.
3. Works with project directors, faculty, staff, and administrators to develop new proposal program content; create and present compelling and innovative project ideas.
4. Researches and analyzes grant funding opportunities through grant databases (IRIS, eCivis, NSF Fastlane, foundations, etc.) for district and college initiatives.
5. Works with grant specialist in development of proposal budgets and budget narratives.
6. Works with Director and Associate Director in resource development based on district and campus initiatives.
7. Independently leads and facilitates the process for faculty, staff, administrators and district and college partners to develop program components for grant proposals.
8. Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position.
9. Keeps abreast of current rules, regulations, and forms for multiple funding agencies; disseminates information with Department and project development teams.
10. Develops strategies to link college priorities to funding opportunity guidelines and requirements.
11. Completes, uploads, submits and/or checks status of documents on electronic databases, such as grants.gov and NSF's Fastlane.
12. Completes, checks, packages, and sends hardcopy grants to governmental agencies; ensures on-time delivery.
13. Attends and/or conducts informational presentations and/or meetings.
14. Independently determines and conducts research to obtain necessary grant-related information and data.
15. Coordinates processes and activities involved in preparing a proposal for submission.
16. Communicates with RCCD faculty and staff, institutional partners and funding agency contacts as needed.
17. Acts as a proposal liaison and conduit between district, colleges, the public, and institutional partners and contacts.
18. Establishes proposal component/timelines and deadlines and coordinates and completes all necessary activities for completion by proposal due date.
19. Prepares and completes forms required for RCCD proposal processes.
20. Creates handouts and prepares materials for meetings.
21. Provides technical assistance with grants and grant processes.
22. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
23. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
24. Performs other duties related to the position as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; increases thereafter.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate based on various characteristics.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, visit: http://pa379.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61014