Director, Grants and Resource Development

• Serves as the Authorized Organizational Representative for the college for public grants and certifies college compliance with federal regulations and assurances on behalf of the president to federal and state funding agencies
• Develops a proactive annual resource development plan that aligns with the strategic vision, mission and goals of the college
• Develops pre-award and post-award procedures and monitoring systems that are in compliance with College policies and procedures, funder requirements and federal laws, policies, requirements, and regulations
• Identifies potential funding sources for instructional and administrative areas of the college and in matching their needs with the funding agency’s priorities and requirements
• Convenes regular meetings with Resource Development Coordinators (RDCs) to identify external funding needs and to resolve grants management issues relative to their respective areas
• Oversees the development of grant proposals developed by RDCs, faculty and staff that support the current strategic priorities of the college
• Provides technical assistance to proposal development teams to ensure superior quality of final proposal submissions to external funding sources
• Stewards external grant funder and partner relationships
• Supervises the Grants and Resource Development staff and assigns tasks to assist with pre-award and post-award processes
• Delivers and oversees the deliverance of grant start-up and post-award assistance to project directors in accordance with grant guidelines to ensure compliance with requirements for allocating funds and meeting project goals
• Analyzes and interprets federal grant laws, policies, and regulations to identify college risks and recommends actions needed for compliance
• Maintains electronic and hard-copy files for all legal documents associated with grant funding
• Acts as primary college information resource for all grants, with day to day details remaining the responsibility of each project administrator.
• Develops and tracks proposal development timelines, submissions, award determination, implementation and close-out dates, and reporting deadlines
• Serves as liaison with internal administration and finance officers and external funding agencies
• Leads the college response when there is a need to negotiate, resolve issues, and settle disputes between internal grants personnel and outside funding agencies
• Attends state, local and national professional development conferences and meetings as appropriate
• Undertakes other related duties as assigned by the executive director of Institutional Advancement

• Master’s degree in related field required.
• Five years of full-time experience working with grants required.
• Must have supervised personnel and administered programs directly related to professional area for at least three years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess excellent written, verbal, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in utilizing research data.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
• Supervisory and project management experience.
• Proven track record in securing new grant funding opportunities and comprehensive knowledge of grants research.
• Ability to distinguish and identify grant funding sources for programs that meet the strategic mission and vision of Prince George’s Community College.
• Demonstrated expertise in all phases of grant proposal development, including analyzing, writing, and editing.
• Documented success in the acquisition of public and private sector grants in education, human services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current federal grants policy and federal grant regulations (i.e., 2 CFR, Part 220 [OMB A-21], 2 CFR, Part 215 [OMB A-110], 2 CFR, Part 230 (OMB A122]).
• Ability to interpret federal grants laws, policies, and regulations and resolve complex grants management and compliance issues.
• Ability to build successful professional relationships both within the institution and public sectors.
• Knowledge of Colleague and Colleague Advancement databases preferred
• Strong editing skills
• Knowledge and familiarity with grants research techniques and fundraising tools and software (Foundation Center, Lexis Nexis, etc.)
• Strong contributor in team environments.

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.