Grants Coordinator - STEM

Advertised Position Title: Grants Coordinator - STEM Job Description: 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: Staff Duty Days: 260 Days Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Grant Funded Position: Yes - Grant Funded FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) Pay Basis: Salary Hiring Range $51,300.00-$57,700.00 Retirement System: SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)