Director of Grants & External Funding

Campus: Hill County Campus, Hillsboro, TX; Johnson County Campus, Cleburne, TX; Burleson Higher Educational Center, Burleson, TX Department: Institutional Advancement Pay Classification: 30 Reports To: Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Job Summary: Responsible for the Hill College development, processing, submission, and monitoring of all grant and external funding proposals.
This position, under the oversight of the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement oversees grant development processes, including management of the application process, coordination with campus and community stakeholders in the preparation and production of proposals.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; or a combination of experience and education that yields the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Preferred: Master’s degree English, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Minimum Required Experience: Five years of experience related to post-secondary education Federal, State, or philanthropic grants.
Two years of experience supervising or coordinating team efforts.
Preferred: Experience in developing and writing programmatic proposals to governmental agencies.
This includes the development of narratives, budgets, timelines, and job descriptions.
Required Abilities: Ability to be detail oriented.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Ability to lead and manage change.
Ability to make or influence decisions.
Ability to develop and execute plans and programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.
Ability to operate a personal compatible computer and other standard office equipment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
Ability to articulate and support the values and Code of Conduct of Hill College.
Ability to interpret and abide by the policies and procedures of Hill College.
Ability to think critically and apply appropriate problem-solving skills.
Required Skills: Demonstrated customer service skills.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated initiative to engage in continuous learning of new concepts, skills, and experiences.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated time-management skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and standards.
Working expert level knowledge in solicitation strategies Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local grant requirements Working knowledge of financial data and budgets.
Working knowledge of funding sources for higher education.
Working knowledge of strategic and tactical planning and implementation.
Working knowledge of the Hill College vision and mission.
Essential Job Functions: Responsible for grant writing and managing the grant development process for Hill College.
Administers and manages a comprehensive grants and external funding system, working with institutional and external groups to promote grant projects.
Maintains regular contact with external network and funding agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels and markets the funding needs of Hill College to potential partners and funders.
Disseminates information about funding opportunities to faculty and staff.
Develops proposals and monitors the progress of proposals after submission.
Partners with the Hill College comptroller to set up grant budgets once funding is secured.
Writes or assists in writing final reports as required by funding source and ensures the timely completion of reporting.
Reviews RFA and RFP solicitations to determine fit for the institution.
Coordinates information and data collection needed for successful completion of grant opportunities.
Participates on behalf of Hill College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to gain rapport and support in the district.
Other Information: Some evening and weekend work required.
Some travel required.
Serves on college committees, as directed.
Security sensitive position.
Physical Requirements: Light work; Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.