Foundation Relations Manager, MDC Foundation

Job Details

Job FamilyADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)Grade16Salary$71,171- $88,963DepartmentMDC FoundationReports ToExecutive Director, MDC FoundationClosing DateOctober 10, 2026FLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateJuly 24, 2026

Position Overview

The Foundation Relations Manager is responsible for all areas of philanthropic grant and donor proposal development including identifying funding sources, developing proposals, providing technical support and training for proposal development, budget development and maintaining grant files. This position is responsible for compliance and reporting for all awarded grants through the Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation development team and college-wide units.

This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.

What you will be doing

Researches grant opportunities and reviews proposal summaries developed by College staff for content and feasibility, evaluates the likelihood of success of the proposal, and assists in finding grant opportunities for potential funding

Reviews data and relevant information from request for proposal (RFP) documents, using the internet, databases to support grant proposal development and College staff

Develops grant outline, compliance matrix and grant schedule

Develops grant proposals and donor proposals

Provides technical assistance to project developers, including the coordination of grant writing team meetings, and edits and revises grant applications

Submits grant proposals

Enters and maintains grant information in a database system

Collaborates with College personnel to determine funding objectives

Maintains proposal matrix and keeps past performance information up-to-date

Maintains quality results by using templates, following proposal writing standards including readability, consistency and tone

Maintains proposal support databases

Coordinates reporting, audit responses, and other grant‐related activities and serves as a resource during the annual budget processes

Provides direct assistance to the Foundation Treasury Manager in the formulation and implementation of College policies and procedures as they affect the administration of grant projects

Conducts regular monitoring meetings to review fiscal and performance activities and provides information to project managers to adjust spending

Develops materials and provides training and oversight to facilitate the preparation of reports and documentation required by grantors

Negotiates awards, no cost extensions, carry‐over of funds, changes in key personnel, and other project modifications

Ensures compliance and reporting with funder requirements

Processes award documents, drafts sub‐agreements, MOUs, and similar documents

Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related experience or; Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution and seven (7) years of experience

Experience must include verifiable successful experience in technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copy writing, grant writing or equivalent written communication format

Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

Strong interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) and organizational skills

Excellent writing skills with strong ability to summarize data concisely

Knowledge of foundation and corporate funding sources and mechanisms

Ability to work well under pressure and effectively manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise

Possess strong analytical and organizational skills and extreme attention to detail

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections

Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise

Ability to provide database management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications

Working knowledge of grants monitoring, compliance or internal auditing

Expert knowledge of grant writing development

Ability to demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills

Ability to provide database management skills

Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.