Grant Administrator

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

The Grant Coordinator will work across all college departments in order to identify needs for funding and research available sources of funding, including public, private and corporate sources. The Grant Coordinator develops grant applications and monitors grant funding implementation. The Grant Coordinator works closely with the Budgets, Grants, & Contracts office to monitor all grant-related spending and budget reporting. Works closely with all grant-funded projects to assure compliance with grant requirements, timely and thorough grant reporting requirements are met, and reports both internally and externally on grant-funded projects.

• Identify needs for funding and develop grant proposals to address needs
• Monitor successful grants for compliance, reporting, and budgeting
• Perform internal reviews of institutional needs, collect and gather program data, and assess the feasibility of obtaining external funding for project and program proposals
• Investigate local, state, federal, private, foundation, and corporate sources of funds.
• Develop and maintain an internal grant application process
• Develop and maintain a grant management system for funded grants that includes report due dates, budget adherence, and any other grant requirements
• Work closely with the Budgets, Grants & Contracts office to maintain effective budget oversight
• Develop and maintain information on funding sources, grant writing, and community and state data relevant to the foundation's programs and services
• Coordinate, develop, and process grant applications from conceptual to submission stage while working closely with staff throughout all phases
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities
• Provide responsive customer service and compliance support to campus departments
  

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; for example, English, communications, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, etc.
  Demonstrated successful experience in grant writing
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal management and/or financial analysis
• Ability to understand and address funding requirements of the organization
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Ability to manage and track multiple projects, outcomes and deadlines
• Use technology to assist with grants development and management
• Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity
• Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply governmental regulations and proposal guidelines
• Use office software tools proficiently; demonstrated experience using spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and procedures and effectively communicate them to others
• Proven leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations to large groups
• Experience working in large, highly structured organizational settings
• Ability to work independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and productivity
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships and address complex or sensitive administrative matters
• Sound judgment and the ability to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and teams; collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented style and the ability to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork
  

• Master's or other advanced degree
• Experience working in higher education, especially community college
• Bilingual, particularly Spanish/English
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience using grant management software
• Experience in a work environment using Lean or a similar structured process improvement effort
  

The physical demands of the Grant Coordinator position require employees to regularly talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, assembling components, or performing repetitive motions is essential.

Employees must be able to sit occasionally, stand and/or walk for over 35% of the workday, bend and twist at the waist frequently, reach from knee to shoulder level frequently and above shoulder level occasionally, and lift or move up to 20 pounds.

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time administrative exempt position. The salary is $68,000-70,000 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

This position is fully in-person and based on campus. Remote work is not available for this role.

DEADLINE: The initial review of applications will begin on April 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

COMPENSATION:

Annual Salary: $68,000-70,000 (DOQ/DOE)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed resume of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Centralia College is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.