Description

Grants Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Chief Advancement Officer, the Grants Officer is responsible for bolstering innovative and impactful opportunities to support the mission of Spalding University. Spalding is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, self-motivated individual to fill the position of Grants Officer for Spalding University’s Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPRe). This individual will support faculty and staff efforts to identify and apply for grants and contract opportunities. The Grants Officer helps across the whole range of project management, which includes ensuring accurate reporting, supporting the responsible stewardship of funds, and facilitating the ongoing management of externally funded projects.

Salary for this position is $55,000/year with a comprehensive benefits package which includes, medical, dental and vision coverage, 403b, 23 Paid Time Off days, 21 Holidays, tuition remission and much more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying, researching, and developing proposals that move the institution’s mission and vision forward, staying abreast of institutional priority areas.
• Ability to research, write, and submit funding proposals in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to government, foundation, and other funding entities
• Provide full life cycle writing support for grant submissions, including managing timelines, collecting data and information from a variety of sources, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders involved in the submission process.
• Provide hands-on support to faculty, staff, and students seeking to secure funding for their research projects.
• Interpret and disseminate funding notices for lay personnel involved in the application process.
• Assist in maintaining an annual calendar of proposal deadlines, reports, and related activities to ensure all pending deadlines are met.
• Work collaboratively with various College departments to secure appropriate information in support of proposal submissions.
• Works independently and with university faculty and staff to assemble proposal information such as project scope, goals, logic models, implementation plan, methods, timelines, staffing, budget, standards of performance and evaluation.
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts Spalding-wide training sessions on proposal proficiencies
• Support all functions of the Advancement team.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, Master’s preferred.
• 5 or more years related grant writing experience, with particular preference for non-profit and higher education grant writing experience
• Proven track record in grant writing including but not limited to local and state government grants, federal funding requests, capacity-building proposals and funding requests to private and family foundations
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare reports and correspondence; comprehend and make inferences from written material; interpret federal, state, and local government laws and regulations regarding grant contracts and administration;
• Able to effectively interact with diverse population of students and faculty
• Highly Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with donor relationship software
• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit, and/or higher education advancement is strongly preferred.
• Excellent research, interpersonal, oral and written skills are required to succeed in this position.
• The ideal candidate will be well organized, resourceful, intuitive, and possess a high emotional and situational intelligence that will come in handy daily.
• Authentic passion for Spalding University’s mission and desire to foster practices incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on funder and other institutional deadlines. Workweeks may exceed the standard 37.5 hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The environment is occasionally fast-paced and deadline-driven.

Applications submitted without a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s prior experience aligns with the position and the university will not be considered.

INTERRELATIONS:

• Daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Regular contact with the community leaders.
• Must be able to work with diverse populations.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spaldingmatching contribution up to5% to your403b/Roth retirement plan,generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year, paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid time for volunteering, free gym membership, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission:Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spaldingoffersall students a mission-drivenconnection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student.In addition, our unique6-week class delivery format affordsstudents scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary, collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.