What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer (Part-time)- Staff Pool position at Houston Community College?
EDUCATION
An Associate’s degree or a minimum of two (2) years of higher education is required.
Bachelor’s preferred.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of seven (7) years of grant development and submission to private foundations, state and federal funding sources in higher education.
Experience obtaining grants from federal, state, and local funding sources.
Experience in leading teams of grant developers.
Experience in delivering grants development classes to college faculty and staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Possesses excellent communication skills, writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively before groups
Ability to read and interpret documents such as the federal register, application guidelines and OMD Circulars
Ability to calculate figures and amounts to develop budgets for grant operations based on guidelines and regulations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other database applications
Occasional overnight travel within the state required
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
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HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.
