Director of Grants Development

Director of Grants Development

Salary

$105,652.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number

02988

Division

Institutional Effectiveness

Department

Inst Effectiveness/Research

Opening Date

08/20/2026

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives through continuous quality improvement and assessment.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Grants Develompent (Director) reports to the Senior Director of Instituitonal Effectiveness. Through private and public funding sources, the Director provides leadership for the development of College projects that advance its mission and strategic priorities. He/she relies upon collaborative relationship-building strategies that result in innovative solutions to address identified unmet student and stakeholder needs.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Grants Development Office, including its project portfolio, project management processes, and annual program of work calendar.
• Monitors emerging funding opportunities and industry news relevant to College priorities.
• Conducts research-based grants prospecting, evaluating model programs strengths and weaknesses and their fit with College priorities.
• Serves as project manager for internal teams of subject-matter experts, facilitating meetings and training on the grant-seeking process, and consulting with diverse stakeholders on idea generation, concept development, and grant strategy.
• Develops concept papers, proposals, plans, and literature reviews on best practices.
• Manages grant application development, submission, and negotiation, including writing, reviewing, and rewriting.
• Develops grant budgets and monitors post-award processes in partnership with Finance.
• Assists project managers with grants administration issues during project execution.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Ability to promptly and effectively assess client needs in a collaborative, deliberate manner.
• Ability to organize and develop quality grant submissions.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) Standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelorss degree in related field
• Five years of effective grant writing experience
• Three years of effective grants management experience
• Knowledge of program design
• Knowledge of outcome evalution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in a related field
• Three years of employment in higher education leadership
• Knowledge of curriculum and training design principles and practices.
• Understanding of Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) higher education circulars
• Certification in grant writing and management
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and related applications

EEO/AA STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here!

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Do you have a bachelors degree in related field with five years of effective grant writing experience and three years of effective grants management experience?

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• No

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Do you have experience collecting, reviewing, and using data to support planning and decision-making?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Kirkwood Community College

Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone 319-398-5572

Website http://www.kirkwood.edu