EDUCATION

GRANTS SPECIALIST
External Relations
100% - 12 months
#035
REOPENED
Starting Monthly Salary: $4109.08 - $5244.34 (Starting salary $4109.08)
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Under the direction of the Dean, External Relations, the Grants Specialist will be responsible for supporting faculty and staff in the securing and management of corporate, foundation and government grants. Responsibilities include identification and writing of grant proposals that support and reflect institutional priorities, researching and disseminating grant opportunities, and developing relationships with private and corporate foundation staff and board members.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES1.Works independently to research, identify, and maintain database of external opportunities that present viable funding potential and that match District goals and priorities.
2.Plans and coordinates development and submission of proposals.
3.Writes letters of inquiry and cover letters for grants.
4.Writes or edits and reviews grant proposals. Works closely with faculty to develop programs for grant funding.
5.Coordinates meetings and site visits with program officers; contacts appropriate faculty and administrators on campus.
6.Facilitates grant workshops for faculty, staff and administrators.
7.Develops relationships with private and corporate foundation staff and boards.
8.Independently monitors and reports regularly to appropriate offices the status of assigned grants.
9.Works collaboratively with the Institutional Planning and Research office to collect data for grant development.
10.Coordinates with the Dean to identify and plan solicitations to board members of local private foundations.
11.Develops budgets and budget narratives for proposals.
12.At the request of a supervisor, performs a variety of unscheduled duties normally and traditionally performed by a Grants Specialist.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in grant writing or development. Requires excellent writing and editing skills. Experience in working with budgets. Attention to detail, strong research and computer skills. Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize multiple projects.Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of grant proposal formats, preparation, submission, and administration, as well as federal, state, and private granting agency regulations. Knowledge and ability to use various search tools for identifying new grant opportunities. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines for grant opportunities; provide necessary documentation to support requirements; read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations; plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects; gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of data relating to grant development and reporting; give tours and presentations before both large and small groups.APPLICATION PROCESSA DISTRICT application form, cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must reach the Office of Human Resources by 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2006. A postmark is not acceptable for this purpose.To access application materials online, please visit our Web site: www.pasadena.edu. Or to request the District application by telephone, call 626.585.7257.FINAL DATE TO FILE DISTRICT APPLICATION - Friday, September 29, 2006 by 12:30 p.m.
SEE OTHER SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The applications will be reviewed by hiring committees representing the constituencies of the District. The committees will select candidates to be interviewed.We regret that we cannot accept applications and supporting documents electronically or by fax transmission.Applications MUST include all items listed below:Official District application form
Cover letter
Resume
Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) - Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.
Other information considered pertinent to the application (optional)Note: All supporting documentation should include position name and/or position number. All materials submitted are for this position only and become the property of the District.Mail District application and supporting documents to:Human Resources (C204)
Pasadena City College
1570 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91106BENEFITSDistrictpaid health and welfare benefit package covers employee and eligible dependents. Sixteen (16) paid holidays per fiscal year.PHYSICAL ABILITIESSeeing to inspect written documents, communicate with District staff, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling and reaching to retrieve and file records, and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and other office equipment.PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One year.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1987, Public Law 99-603 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. This requirement applies to both United States citizens and aliens. Individuals who are unwilling/unable to fulfill this requirement will not be employed.If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform the Human Resources office.Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.The application/interview process may involve speaking, reading, writing, and answering questions or other test-taking procedures. If you believe you may need reasonable accommodation to perform any of these tasks, need to inquire as to the specific nature of the tasks, or to assure physical access to the interview site, please contact the Human Resources office at 626.585.7388 and ask for the individual responsible for the scheduling and monitoring of employment interviews.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police and Safety. (Public Law 101-542)The Board of Trustees reserves the right to extend time limits or reinstate the search process at any time. The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources officePASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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REQUIREMENTS
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