Job Title: GRANTS MANAGER - Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, TN

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date: June 1, 2009

Institution: Volunteer State Community College is a public two-year community college in Gallatin, Tennessee, just north of Nashville, serving approximately 7,000 students across a twelve-county region area including the counties of Clay, Davidson, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson. The College is committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body.

Job Duties: This position will provide assistance to College employees seeking external grant funding by serving as the clearinghouse for all grant proposals. Examples of essential job functions of this position are:

* Facilitate the mechanics of the planning process of proposal development by convening appropriate groups to develop and write grants;
* Research, identify, and provide information on potential sources of funds and publicize requests for proposals;
* Provide information concerning the College and community and assist with the development of budget and statistical data to support grant proposals;
* Review drafts and final grant proposals and coordinate final packaging of proposals for shipment;
* Provide assistance and direction in the administration of grants and monitor the budget for proper use of funds;
* Develop and write grant proposals and conduct grant writing workshops for faculty and staff;
* Maintain knowledge of sponsor agencies including funding opportunities, policies and program changes;
* Maintain grant files and insure audit-ready records;
* and develop and maintain a database of proposals and a tracking system to monitor grant status.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with two to four years of related experience or an equivalent mix of experience and academic credentials; Knowledge of grant funding regulations and of producing a high volume of grant proposals; Good analytical and strong organizational skills and ability to understand and interpret complex guidelines quickly and accurately; Detail oriented, and ability to relate to a variety of individuals; Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines; Demonstrated proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word.

Salary/Benefits: Volunteer State Community College offer a full complement of benefits to employees including but not limited to: multiple options for retirement accounts, health, dental & life insurance, short & long term insurance, 13 holidays per year, sick & vacation leave accruing monthly, and tuition waiver & reimbursement options.

To Apply: For additional information, to complete an online application, and to apply to this position, please go to our Career Page.

EEO/AA: Volunteer State Community College, a Tennesee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity institution and ensures equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation or status as a qualified veteran with a disability or vetera of Vietnam Era.