Assistant Grant Writer (Part-Time)

Essential Functions, Primary Responsibilities and Objectives

• Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities that align with the College’s mission, initiatives, and programs.
• Review grant application guidelines to identify compatible funding opportunities to benefit the College and inform supervisor of research activity.
• Write grants for federal and state government agencies, public/private foundations, and other funding sources.
• Prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.
• Aids in maintaining and updating tracking documents for proposals, reports, renewals, and prospects.
• Maintain complete records of past, current and future grant proposals.
• Communicate with various College departments as well as support departments to gather necessary and accurate correspondence and follow-up reports to funders, as necessary.
• Ensure appropriate electronic and hard copy record keeping of grants, research, and related documents.

Key Competencies

• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Organized work style and ability to work autonomously, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to review, interpret and prepare written responses to a variety of requests from potential funders.
• Proficient communication skills.

Education

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred in communications, English, professional writing or a similar major.

Experience

• Experience with grant writing preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience with data entry and databases, spreadsheets and word processing software required.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience working in an office setting preferred.