What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Manager position at Malone University?
Biblical Principles and Expectations: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further Malone’s mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.
I. University Overview
Malone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals: Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world; Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith; Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts; Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level; and explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.
II. University Expectations
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Faithfully upholds Malone in prayer
- Participates in community worship as schedule permits
- Demonstrates behavior aligned with Malone’s Mission, Foundational Principles, Doctrinal Statement and its Community’s General Principles
- Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
III. Job Summary
This position is responsible for identifying and applying for various grants that meet the organization’s needs, overseeing the grant application process from beginning to end.
IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Researches available grants and the criteria to qualify for each
- Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers
- Coordinates the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings
- Compiles and/or researches to ensure that application information is comprehensive, accurate and
up to date - Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements
- Ensures grants are submitted on time and within application parameters
- Completes all documents, forms, or reports required by the grant
- Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants (post-award)
- Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants
- Manages the grant submission process (pre-award) including, but not limited to: filling out forms, preparing letters, uploading proposal documents into sponsor portals, reviewing proposals for conformity with Federal, State, and Sponsor guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned
V. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of people and cultures
- Ability to problem-solve and initiate/implement projects independently
- Ability to master new computer-based systems
- Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources of funding
- Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
- Expertise in conflict resolution
- Ability to collaborate with a wide range of people
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective grant writing techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports
- Discrete with personal information included in grants
- Ability to coordinate multi-faceted projects with minimal supervision and high initiative in a deadline driven environment
- Effective relational and collaborative skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism
VI. Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in higher education is a plus
VII. Working Conditions / Physical Demands
- Work is typically performed in a conventional office environment
- A current, valid driver’s license is required
- Some local/regional travel will be required
- Occasional evening and weekend work is required when necessary