Grant Writer Position Susan Meslang 11 Nov 2004 08:47 EST
GRANTS OFFICER/WRITER Tidewater Community College invites applications for the position of Grants Officer. TCC is among the 40 largest community colleges in the nation, serving over 34,000 credit students annually, with four campuses and regional visual arts, performing arts, and advanced technology centers. TCC is a comprehensive institution offering more than 60 different curricula, including a full complement of college transfer and occupational/technical education, workforce training and development, and general community enrichment outreach. Under the direction of the Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, the Grants Officer serves as a lead team member in developing and writing grant proposals to government agencies and private entities in support of the TCC Strategic Plan Priorities. The Grants Officer is responsible for researching grant opportunities, writing funding applications, coordinating grant planning activities, and preparing final proposals. Qualification: Qualified candidates will possess: Demonstrated experience in writing grant proposals to government and private funding sources; coordinating grant development teams and collaborative efforts; researching and identifying funding sources; interpreting requests for proposals and funding guidelines; and developing budgets. Knowledge of effective grant research and grant writing principles; research techniques and sources for identifying external funding sources; application of basic federal and state regulations, policy, and procedures regarding proposal submission; effective project management principles. Skills in designing, writing, and editing complex grant documents; designing graphs, tables, and timelines; effective use of the World Wide Web; and operating a computer and supporting software. Abilities in interpreting and applying government regulations and proposal guidelines; leading collaborative teams and partnerships; working both independently and as part of a team; managing and prioritizing projects effectively to meet office and proposal deadlines; working with an ethnically and culturally diverse population; operating a variety of office equipment; and communicating effectively in oral and written form. Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Experience with multi-campus institutions and community colleges preferred. Application: For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the specific position, a current resume, unofficial copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees and any additional relevant coursework, and a completed Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment. The latter may be obtained from the state's website at http://jobs.state.va.us/eo_appl.htm. Review of candidate materials will commence is in progress and continue until the position is filled. Please direct correspondence to: Susan W. Meslang Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs Tidewater Community College 121 College Place Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1907 Office 757 822-1773 Cell 757 409-2887 Fax 757 822-1007 xxxxxx@tcc.edu ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================