Coordinator, Grants Development & Management

Coordinator, Grants Development & Management

Date Posted: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Closing Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

Department: Ofc of Grants Dev & Mgmt

Position: 105678

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Responsibilities

The Coordinator, Grants Development & Management coordinates activities across the full grant lifecycle, including identifying funding opportunities, developing and submitting grant proposals, and managing awarded grants in accordance with College and funding agency requirements, under the direction of the Director, Grants Development & Management. The position provides guidance on grant administration, monitors grant activities and outcomes, coordinates post-award activities, and supports grant-related processes, reporting, audits, and training. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops, writes, and submits grant proposals, including developing logic models that align with the College's mission and project focus areas, under the direction of the Director, Grants Development & Management.Researches and identifies grant opportunities aligned with the College's mission, strategic priorities and program needs, and collaborates with faculty and staff to gather relevant information.Coordinates all stages of grant proposal development and submission with administrators, faculty, and/or staff involved in planning and concept development to ensure timely and compliant submissions. Coordinates the development and revision of grant budgets and budget narratives with project grant managers, coordinators, and appropriate College staff to ensure alignment with funding requirements, regulations, and institutional needs.Maintains accurate and complete grant records, files, reports, databases, and documentation to support effective grant administration and compliance with federal, state, foundation, and funding agency requirements.Manages a caseload of assigned grants, including monitoring project progress, outcomes, deliverables, timelines, and compliance; coordinating reports to funding agencies; and identifying and addressing challenges collaboratively.Applies and supports the implementation of College and funding agency policies, procedures, award terms, compliance requirements, reporting requirements, allowable costs, and other funder expectations.Provides guidance and technical assistance regarding federal and state grant regulations and compliance requirements to grant project managers and appropriate College staff.Develops and maintains standardized grant administration processes, procedures, and resources accessible to faculty, staff, and administrators.Assists leadership in responding to funding agency requests for grant-related site visits, performance or technical reviews, and audits.Assists in the research, development, and implementation of grant-related professional development training and programming for College administrators, faculty, and staff. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.Two (2) years of experience in grant development, grant writing, technical or academic writing, editing/proofreading, or grant administration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:One (1) year of experience in grant development as a primary federal or state grant writer or in roles such as grant director, project manager, or similar positions.One (1) year of experience in post-award grant compliance, including experience with governmental or nonprofit grant programs.Completion of formal grants management training or an educational program, such as Certified Grants Management Specialist or Certified Research Administrator. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.Knowledge of grant budgeting, budget development, and budget processes and systems within an institution of higher education.Knowledge of current educational and industry trends, curriculum developments, economic and workforce conditions, and the College's strategic direction, with the ability to apply this knowledge to strategic grants planning.Knowledge of grant development and administration principles, including pre-award planning, proposal development, post-award administration, compliance, monitoring, reporting, and risk management.Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in Teams/Zoom.Knowledge of grant compliance monitoring, risk analysis, and audit requirements, including the ability to identify compliance concerns and support programmatic and fiscal responses.Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple grants, deadlines, reporting requirements, deliverables, and competing priorities.Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state grants management regulations and requirements from multiple agencies.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Works inside in an office environment.May be required to travel to and from College campuses and other destinations.Overnight travel may be required for training. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.The College anticipates that the position's incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference.

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Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Are you ready to grow your career in a diverse learning environment and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $55,493 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including:Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)A variety of paid health and life insurance coveragesWellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness CenterFRS retirement and other optionsProfessional Development and Paid TuitionFree on campus parking

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Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for 6 months or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver''s license check, previous employment and references.

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How to Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date): ResumeCover LetterTranscripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: From the Seminole State College Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on EmploymentUnder For Job Seekers, click on Complete or Review an Existing ApplicationSelect either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachmentsClick on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans' or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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Other Information

VETERANS'' PREFERENCESeminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida's Veteran's Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant's military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran's Preference laws.To claim Veteran''s Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans'' Preference.HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

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