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Position Title: FT Philanthropy Specialist, Grants and Donor Relations

Position Classification: Full-Time Administration

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  1. Education - Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

  2. Experience - Three (3) years experience in grant writing, management, and fund development.

  3. Skills - Knowledge of Federal grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and college regulations; proven record of grant fund attainment, implementation and financial management; skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications; knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures; knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and potential grant funding sources; database management skills; ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports; ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff; skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities; ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments; ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and work effectively with a wide range of the College workforce.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Plans, creates, prepares, submits and manages all College grant proposals; serves as a liaison between granting agencies, and the College in the budgeting and preparation of grant proposals and compiles and prepares comprehensive budget justifications; prepares and compiles all components of each grant submission, ensuring that the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with granting agency requirements; creates the design, formatting and preparation of grant documentation, to include creation of computerized statistical summaries and/or graphics; creates a presentation strategy that sells the project idea; 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; develops and maintains 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 College departments on the application of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; facilitates and supports the identification of funding opportunities, as appropriate; monitors and coordinates the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed; manages administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period; maintains currency of 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; work closely with various college departments to assist them in obtaining funding to meet the College's strategic goals; seek opportunities to develop partnerships with other community colleges and universities, businesses, and private foundations; track trends in fundraising, particularly Federal and State agency trends and legislation, and its effect on College; maintains specialized databases and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals and awards, related statistical information, and prospective donor data and contacts; research and identify prospective foundation funders, major donors and corporate sponsors, following fundraising related news, research, trends and best practices; create on on-line strategy for increased donor communication.

    Entry Salary: $56,957.51 /annual

    Standard Work Week: 35 hours

    Apply End Date: December 1, 2024.

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    Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.