GRANTS OFFICER

Internal/External Posting Number: 1744

Date Posted:	April 11, 2008
Position:	GRANTS OFFICER
Classification:	Specialist II, Professional Level 3
Conditions:	Full-Time Regular New Position 40 hours per week
Compensation:	Full Salary Range: $38,206 - $66,861 Expected Starting Salary: $38,206 - $45,370 annually depending on qualifications Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vacation, paid sick leave, tuition benefit, and relocation allowance. For more details about benefits, go to http://www.nmc.edu/hr and click on Benefits, or request a copy from the Office of Human Resources.
Job Description:	In collaboration with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of the NMC Foundation, the individual in this position will develop and implement strategies for a comprehensive grant seeking program in order to increase revenue to NMC from corporations, foundations and government entities. This individual will need knowledge of the complete grant proposal development process including multi-year program and budget preparation, grant management and reporting. Excellent written (technical writing) and verbal communications skills are a must. Experience with seeking and winning some or all of the following: major federal, state and other public grants and corporate and foundation grants, as well as a demonstrated ability in matching appropriate sources with institutional needs, are key aspects of this position. The successful candidate will be proficient in electronic submission of grant proposals (e.g. NSF FastLane System) and demonstrate agility with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet searches and research, including interpretation and presentation of economic and/or demographic data. Excellent time and project management skills and demonstrated success with managing multiple projects and proposals simultaneously are needed, along with the ability to organize and coordinate the work of proposal development teams which may include internal and external members. This individual must be goal-oriented, self-motivated, reliable, detail-oriented and articulate. Personal integrity, sound judgment and a sense of humor are characteristics that will engender success in this position.
Qualifications:	REQUIRED Education –Bachelor’s Degree Minimum three years successful, paid, full-time grant seeking experience Demonstrated success with seeking and winning some or all of the following: federal, state, corporate and foundation grants Proficiency with electronic submission of grant proposals (e.g. NSF FastLane) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)? STRONGLY DESIRED Experience with successful implementation of grant oversight and reporting processes Successful experience with organizing and coordinating proposal development teams Experience with developing and leading grant writing training programs Demonstrated excellent time and project management skills
To Apply:	Read the complete position description, Grants Officer and access the Critical Success Factors and Skills Form linked from that page. This form should be saved to your computer and filled out, then emailed to ckasper@nmc.edu along with your cover letter and resume. If you cannot view the position description and access the Critical Success Factors and Skills Form from your computer, call (800) 748-0566 x51362, (231) 995-1377 or e-mail ckasper@nmc.edu and request that they be sent to you. Please use the Posting Number when requesting a packet.
Deadline:	Applications received by May 2, 2008 will receive first consideration. Late applicant materials may be considered until position is filled.

Northwestern Michigan College Is An Equal Opportunity Employer