Director of Grants Development

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the Grants Development Office, including its project portfolio, project management processes, and annual program of work calendar.
• Makes sure to monitor emerging funding opportunities and industry news relevant to College priorities.
• Conducts research-based grants prospecting, evaluates model programs' strengths and weaknesses, and ensures they align with College priorities.
• Serves as project manager for internal teams of subject-matter experts, facilitating meetings and training on the grant-seeking process, and consulting with diverse stakeholders on idea generation, concept development, and grant strategy.
• Develops concept papers, proposals, plans, and literature reviews on best practices.
• Manages grant application development, submission, and negotiation, including writing, reviewing, and rewriting.
• Develops grant budgets and oversees post-award processes in collaboration with Finance.
• Aids project managers with grants administration issues during project execution.