Inside Higher Ed
Coordinator of Title III, Sponsored Programs and Grants
Inside Higher Ed, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Coordinator of Title III, Sponsored Programs and Grants – Inside Higher Ed
The Coordinator of Title III, Sponsored Programs and Grants will work within the division of Strategic Initiatives and External Relations to support the administration, management, and compliance of Title III and help the college procure local, state, and federal grants and contracts. The position will assist in pre‑award and post‑award grant operations, including strategy development, proposal submission, and program management, while ensuring adherence to federal guidelines and institutional policies.
Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 3 ($47,322 – $77,309) based on experience.
Responsibilities
Provide support for the strategic planning of Title III and Sponsored Programs, including development of long‑term funding strategies and program goals.
Ensure all related activities and services adhere to federal guidelines and institutional policies.
Train and assist Title III Activity Directors in developing activity objectives to meet program goals.
Generate revenues for college programs through the timely submission of well‑researched, well‑written, and well‑documented grant proposals.
Research and identify government, corporate, public, and private funding prospects to match College priorities.
Work with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.
Provide support to the College in proposal preparation and coordination for submission of grants; gather necessary information for proposals.
Compile progress and technical reporting requirements with Grant Manager/Principal Investigator.
Serve as the Grant Manager/Principal Investigator as directed.
Develop and maintain relationships and funding opportunities with local, state, and federal funding agencies.
Maintain primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations.
Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals.
Coordinate with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals, special projects, and grant awards.
Develop and maintain a master file on prospective, pending, awarded grants and contracts, and support grant reporting efforts.
Remain up‑to‑date on current issues related to grant proposals.
Meet regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs and provide training on the grant writing and submission process.
Develop, maintain, and publish grant manuals to include policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution (Master’s Degree preferred).
Three years of experience writing grant proposals.
Demonstrated track record of securing grants.
Experience managing grants processes and working with local, state, and federal entities.
Experience in managing special projects, budgets, and financial data.
Highly skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Other Qualifications and Job Requirements
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Ability to represent the College in a professional manner and effectively respond to questions from supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Ability to be a self‑starter and meet deadlines.
Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to use technology and tools associated with the work.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include some day, evening, night, and weekend hours.
Ability to travel as required by the College.
Application Procedure Applicants must submit a complete application packet through the online application system before the deadline. The packet must include:
A cover letter
An online application
A current résumé
A copy of relevant post‑secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred. (If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.)
Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. The selected candidate may be required to provide employment verification letters and work experience verification from current or previous employers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion is excluded or discriminated against on the basis of any protected characteristic as defined by federal and state law. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request and requires a criminal background check for hiring. The College participates in the E‑verify program.
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Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 3 ($47,322 – $77,309) based on experience.
Responsibilities
Provide support for the strategic planning of Title III and Sponsored Programs, including development of long‑term funding strategies and program goals.
Ensure all related activities and services adhere to federal guidelines and institutional policies.
Train and assist Title III Activity Directors in developing activity objectives to meet program goals.
Generate revenues for college programs through the timely submission of well‑researched, well‑written, and well‑documented grant proposals.
Research and identify government, corporate, public, and private funding prospects to match College priorities.
Work with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.
Provide support to the College in proposal preparation and coordination for submission of grants; gather necessary information for proposals.
Compile progress and technical reporting requirements with Grant Manager/Principal Investigator.
Serve as the Grant Manager/Principal Investigator as directed.
Develop and maintain relationships and funding opportunities with local, state, and federal funding agencies.
Maintain primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations.
Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals.
Coordinate with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals, special projects, and grant awards.
Develop and maintain a master file on prospective, pending, awarded grants and contracts, and support grant reporting efforts.
Remain up‑to‑date on current issues related to grant proposals.
Meet regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs and provide training on the grant writing and submission process.
Develop, maintain, and publish grant manuals to include policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution (Master’s Degree preferred).
Three years of experience writing grant proposals.
Demonstrated track record of securing grants.
Experience managing grants processes and working with local, state, and federal entities.
Experience in managing special projects, budgets, and financial data.
Highly skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Other Qualifications and Job Requirements
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Ability to represent the College in a professional manner and effectively respond to questions from supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Ability to be a self‑starter and meet deadlines.
Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to use technology and tools associated with the work.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include some day, evening, night, and weekend hours.
Ability to travel as required by the College.
Application Procedure Applicants must submit a complete application packet through the online application system before the deadline. The packet must include:
A cover letter
An online application
A current résumé
A copy of relevant post‑secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred. (If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.)
Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. The selected candidate may be required to provide employment verification letters and work experience verification from current or previous employers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion is excluded or discriminated against on the basis of any protected characteristic as defined by federal and state law. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request and requires a criminal background check for hiring. The College participates in the E‑verify program.
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