The Grant Coordinator is responsible for assisting in coordinating the College's efforts to obtain grant funding by the identification and development of viable proposals for external funding of programs that address educational priorities and goals; assesses program needs; provides technical assistance to administrators and staff regarding potential funding sources, strategies and preparation of proposals and budgets; establishes networks with representatives from other colleges, school districts, and funding sources; facilitates and coordinates the College's grants review process; Excellent communication skills are required to coordinate campus-wide efforts and develop effective networks with other agencies. Exceptional skills in research, synthesis of information, writing, and editing are needed to develop successful proposals for outside funds.

• Coordinates the planning and preparation of grant proposals for one or more departments; provides guidance and assistance in the interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between investigators, granting agencies, and the Controller office in the budgeting and preparation of grant proposals; researches agency and Halifax Community College requirements and compiles and prepares comprehensive budget justifications for investigators.
• Prepares and compiles necessary components of each grant submission, ensuring that the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with granting agency requirements.
• Advises and/or assists as appropriate in the design, formatting, and preparation of grant documentation, including the creation of computerized statistical summaries and/or graphics.
• Develops and maintains specialized databases and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related statistical information; creates and distributes standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as required.
• Develop and maintain a library of reference documentation, including such information as funding agency requirements and forms, investigator profiles and curriculum vitae, abstracts and reference literature, and other pertinent material.
• Provides advice and guidance to researchers on the application of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; facilitates and supports the research and identification of funding opportunities on behalf of investigators, as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; disseminates and/or presents changes to departments and advises on the implementation of changes, and on the impact of changes on funded operations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree or higher in business or a related field.
• Three years of grant management experience.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs and all other 21st-century office products such as a personal computer, fax machine, and photocopier.
• Must be able to interpret requests for proposals and funding guidelines, develop budgets, and submit proposals through electronic processes.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

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Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application or this will also result in an incomplete application. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Human Resources Director within (15) days upon hiring. All applications must be submitted directly via our online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc. Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.