GRANTS AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Overview

SUMMARY

The Grants and Sponsored Programs Coordinator works with the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost and liaises with Development and the Business Office to organize and direct the College's grants and endowment programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Identifies, analyzes, and coordinates application processes for potential funding sources for academic and operational programs.
•  Reviews all extramural grant applications including budget preparation.
•  Assists the Office of the VPAA/Provost and Business Office in tracking and recording post-award grant accounts and expenditures.
•  Supports faculty and staff members throughout the entire grant-making process from pre- to postaward.
•  Reviews relevant Board of Regents communications; notes necessary actions; and monitors and ensures timely responses.
•  Assists the Office of the VPAA/Provost, the Business Office, and faculty in ensuring timely reporting and compliance with all requirements for Board of Regents Chairs and Professorships.
•  Serves as the College's liaison with the Louisiana Board of Regents, non-profit advocacy organizations, and government agencies in coordination with Cabinet members.
•  Other related projects, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. MINIMUM

•  Bachelor’s degree.
•  Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
•  Strong writing skills.
•  Ability to meet deadlines and willingness to maintain a flexible schedule.
•  Well-organized and self-motivated.
•  Computer skills should include virtual meetings/work, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database applications.

PREFERRED

•  Two years experience in professional or technical writing.
•  Experience writing grant proposals and grant reports.
•  Educational and/or work experience at a selective, private, residential liberal arts college.