St Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director, Grants & Contract Development, Allstate Center

DEPARTMENT:  Campus Executive Officer                  SITE:     Allstate Center

SALARY SCHEDULE:      A&P        GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reports to the Campus Executive Officer and assumes responsibility for and assists in the procurement, development, processing and submission of grant and contract proposals for Allstate Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies grant and contract opportunities and funding sources.
• Identifies and researches external resources and cultivates internal and external resources to successfully complete proposals to compete for funding.
• Works with department heads and primary investigators to expedite grants and contracts from submission to closure.
• Researches and collects pertinent data needed for grant development.
• Completes all paperwork necessary for board approval of grant submissions and modifications.
• Prepares summary reports of grants and contracts as needed by management and administration.
• Supports all program managers and administrators in the preparation, production of proposals and communication with funding sources and program managers
• Assists and counsels related to items of compliance with all requirements and  management of all aspects of the grants and contracts when awarded
• Reviews pertinent professional literature and other resources to identify funding opportunities
• Coordinates college and campus work with internal and external groups to promote college-wide and campus grant projects, assure efficient coordination and avoid duplication of efforts
• Maintains continual contact with external network and funding agencies at the federal, state and local levels and markets the funding needs of the college and Allstate center to potential partners and funders
• Disseminate information about funding sources and opportunities to appropriate department heads and staff
• Develops proposals and monitors progress of proposal after submission
• Monitors progress of submitted proposals to ensure that all required procedures are being met
• Writes or assist in writing reports as required by funding source
• Responsible for seeking grants & contracts and partnerships for grants and contracts on an annual basis
• Performs related duties as required

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree with related partnership and grant development experience required,  Masters Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four (4) years experience in a professional setting related to public safety, community development or other non-governmental organizations. Experience in researching, developing programmatic 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 and create mutually beneficial partnerships. 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                            GC Revised: 11/2009

New: 01/2007