Please note that this position may be remote and/or onsite, depending on organization's needs.

Pay Range - $67,000 - $85,000

The Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.

Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities in areas that support ASAS-LA programs.

The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by federal, state, and private funding agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a grant writer highly preferred
• Previous grant budget development and management
• Previous federal and state grant application, submission, approval and management of funds
• A proven record of securing major grants with certifiable references
• Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles
• Experience which should demonstrate a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities for given programs and initiatives
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Major Functions:

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match ASAS-LA priorities
• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations
• Generates revenues for ASAS-LA programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant proposals
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals
• Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals
• Coordinates with internal staff to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals
• Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and contracts. Remains up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals
• Meets regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs
• Become cognizant of regulations & other matters of compliance with all grants including FAQs, CFRs, email, webinars and all other communiques from the Department of Education as they relate to the grants
• Inform staff and answer questions regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants
• Inform supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees
• Performs other duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or director. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity