Director of Grants

Director of Grants

Become the driving force behind transformational funding at the College as our next Director of Grants. You’ll lead strategic grant development, inspire cross-campus collaboration, and secure innovative opportunities that power student success and institutional growth. If you’re ready to shape outcomes and fuel big ideas, we want you on our team

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students by developing college-wide and service area grants in alignment with the AWC Strategic Plan. This spans all activities needed from research to concept, from recruiting a team to develop and write, to revising, evaluating, publishing, and submitting grants in a manner that aligns with specific grant requirements, college policies and procedures, and state and federal laws.
• As primary grant-writer for the district, engage in active grant writing, and lead grant-writing teams O)' establishing project timelines and maintaining inter-departmental coordination; manage grant goals, objectives, and strategies, and program development within grant parameters. Oversee grant committee efforts, establish objectives, and achieve meeting outcomes. Assist faculty and staff with grant writing for sanctioned projects.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Four (4) years of successful, full-cycle grants experience (development, submission, and compliance management)
• Demonstrated experience and success in writing awarded grants, including securing major public and/or private grants
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of key federal programs relevant to institutions of higher education or state and local grants including workforce/economic development

Salary:
$69,225- $73,378 per year, depending on experience.

Additional compensation and market comparison may be considered up to 15% above the base salary posted, contingent upon the relevant and recent awarding and funding of grants and a demonstrated history of having submitted and been awarded grant funding at high and competitive levels. To be considered, all supporting documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

Notes:

• Yuma Campus
• Exempt

Why Work at AWC?
At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
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POSTING DATE:
Date: November 17, 2025

FIRST REVIEW DATE:
The next review of applications date begin on December 15, 2025. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

• Completed Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

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