St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Grant Writer

 

DEPARTMENT: Various SITE: Various

 

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P - GRADE: B

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assumes responsibility for and assist in the development, processing and submission of grant and contract proposals.  Researches and collects pertinent data needed for grant development.  Prepares summary reports of grants and contracts as needed by management and administration. Responsible for identifying potential sources of funding; works with personnel to meet the requirements for proposal submission; works with subject matter experts to develop and write proposals to submit to the identified agencies or private groups; works with department heads and others to expedite grants.  Completes all necessary paperwork for board approval of grant submission and modifications.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports all program managers and administrators in the preparation, production of proposals and communication with funding sources and program managers.
• Reviews pertinent professional literature, the Internet and other resources to identify funding opportunities.
• Maintains continual contact with external network and funding agencies at the federal, state and local levels and markets the funding needs of the college to potential partners and funders.
• Confers with Business Services and Grant Accountants to develop proposal budgets.
• Disseminates information about funding sources and opportunities to appropriate department heads and staff.
• Develops and writes proposals and monitors progress of proposal after submission.
• Prepares all correspondence in order to fulfill SPC Board of Trustees requirements.
• Monitors progress of submitted proposals to ensure that all required procedures are being met.
• Responsible for personally seeking major grants on an annual basis.
• Performs related duties as required.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in related area

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four (4) years experience in higher education, federal government, state government or industry working as a grant writer in the related grant field.  Extensive, highly related, demonstrated success in obtaining local, state and/or federal grants/contracts.  Experience in researching, developing and writing proposals to government and private funding sources including development of curriculum/programs, budgets and budget narrative timelines and job descriptions

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be experienced and accomplished in researching, developing and maintaining internal and external working relationships and must have the ability to work collaboratively. Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent computer skills. Good working knowledge of grant development and management process. Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple task/projects simultaneously.