Grants Coordinator - STEM

Advertised Position Title:

Job Description:

Grants Coordinator – STEM

The Grants Coordinator – STEM for locating, researching, and applying for grants that meet an organization's needs within the STEM fields. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to research funding sources related to the field of STEM

• Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.

• Database management skills.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.

• Experience with grant software.

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

• Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise.

• Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms.

• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Research new sources of public and private grant funding

• Work with appropriate staff on grant narratives, goals, outcomes, and updates as needed

• Write proposals and applications for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects to foundations, corporations, and government sources

• Work with all required internal constituents and submit timely and accurate reports for all grant funded projects

• Create and maintain grant/report schedule, deadlines, progress and awards

• Maintain accurate foundation records and contact information in databases

• Professionally and effectively work with other departments, donors, and community

• Organize meetings with Business and Industry Leaders

• Communicate with employers

• Coordinate professional development for faculty and staff as related to grant funding

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing

Job Classification:

Duty Days:

Work Schedule:

Grant Funded Position:

FLSA Status:

Pay Basis:

Hiring Range

Retirement System: