Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees. Campus: Cranford General Description: The Grant Director is a pivotal member of the Grants Office, responsible for spearheading the identification of funding opportunities, crafting compelling grant proposals, and managing grant deadlines. This role requires close collaboration with faculty, staff, external partners, and funding agencies to develop projects that advance the College’s mission and strategic goals. Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities: • Proposal Development: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to create competitive grant proposals that align with the College’s strategic objectives. • Funding Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact with federal, state, and private sector agencies to facilitate funding acquisition and maintain productive relationships. • Opportunity Research: Conduct thorough research to identify and evaluate potential funding sources from various government and private entities. • Proposal Support: Guide and support the grant proposal process, including budget development, narrative crafting, and adherence to submission requirements. • Compliance Oversight: Ensure grant activities comply with proposal terms and funding agency regulations. Monitor adherence to grant guidelines and project objectives. • Application Management: Prepare and submit all necessary documentation for funding applications, ensuring timely and accurate submissions with required approvals. • Regulatory Knowledge: Stay abreast of best practices, trends, and regulatory changes in grant management to ensure compliance and enhance grant success. • Team Coordination: Facilitate collaboration among interdisciplinary teams working on grant-funded projects, promoting effective communication and project alignment. • Representation: Represent the College at grant-related meetings, conferences, and workshops to build and maintain relationships with funding agencies and potential partners. • Training and Development: Work with external partners to organize training sessions for faculty and staff on grant writing, budget management, and compliance issues. • Procedure Development: Establish and refine internal procedures for managing pre- and post-grant activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Reporting: Prepare and submit programmatic and financial reports to grantors as required, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Communication: Notify stakeholders of successful grant applications and collaborate with College Relations to draft and distribute press releases. • Record Keeping: Maintain a comprehensive database of submitted proposals and awards, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. • Impact Assessment: Track and evaluate the outcomes of grant-funded projects to inform future funding strategies and opportunities. • Reporting: Prepare and present quarterly and annual status reports summarizing Grants Office activities and achievements. • Project Updates: Regularly communicate project milestones and outcomes through meetings and reports. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in communications, business, administration, higher education or a related field. Experience: Three to five years’ experience in grants writing and administration, with a proven track record of working with federal and state agencies Competencies and Skills Required: Three to five years’ experience in grants writing and administration, with a proven track record of working with federal and state agencies Physical Demands and Work Environment: • This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.