Ucumberlands

Grants Manager

Williamsburg, KY

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago

Financial AnalysisHRISScientific WritingResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsFinancial Reporting

About the role

Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.
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Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a "life-more-abundant."

Build and implement a centralized, strategic grants program that aligns with the University's mission, priorities, and fundraising goals.
Educate and support campus stakeholders on grant opportunities, processes, and expectations.
Maintain a robust pipeline of grant prospects and funding opportunities.
Partner with academic departments, program directors, and leadership to match funding opportunities with institutional needs.
Lead and coordinate the preparation, writing, and submission of compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, finance, and advancement colleagues to gather programmatic, financial, and impact data.
Manage internal approvals and submission processes to ensure timely and compliant submissions.
Coordinate narrative and financial reporting in collaboration with finance, program leads, and advancement staff.
Maintain strong relationships with funders through professional communication, stewardship updates, and impact reporting.
Support donor and foundation recognition efforts in collaboration with the Advancement team.

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives.
Experience with grant reporting, compliance, and stewardship processes.
Familiarity with grant databases and prospect research tools.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, higher education, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing, grants management, or sponsored programs (higher education experience preferred).
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, and external partners.
High level of attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.
Preferred Attributes
Experience building or expanding an institutional grants program.
Understanding of higher education funding environments and compliance requirements.

Establish policies, procedures, timelines, and best practices for grant development, submission, and management across the institution.
Serve as the primary point of coordination for institutional grant activity, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality.
Research and identify grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and government agencies that align with university priorities.
Track deadlines, eligibility requirements, and submission cycles for prospective grants.
Ensure proposals clearly articulate the University's mission, goals, outcomes, and evaluation plans.
Oversee post-award stewardship, ensuring grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and compliance standards are met.
Track grant outcomes, expenditures, and deliverables, ensuring accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
Bachelor's degree required

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