College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision and value statement of the College.

• Collect, analyze, and report data on the performance of program activities funded by federal, state, and private funding agencies.

• Conduct thorough research to identify grant opportunities that align with the institution’s priorities and strategic goals.

• Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.

• Work with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to gather information to develop grant proposals that will generate revenue for Fletcher programs through timely submission.

• Responsible for maintaining schedules and tracking of grants.

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the State of Louisiana regarding grant management to ensure all regulations and other matters of compliance are met.

• Coordinate with Grants Accountant to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.

• Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals.

• Communicate to faculty and staff the funding of proposed expenditures related to all grants.

• Inform supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding all sensitive information as it relates to businesses, students, supervisor, and employees.

• Develop and maintain relationships with funding agencies, foundations, and other potential funding partners.

• Act as a liaison between the College and external funding agencies.

• Provide training and support to faculty and staff on grant writing best practices and funding opportunities by organizing workshops, seminars, etc.

• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.

• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees.

• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTCS conference, etc.).

• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.

• Adhere to College and LCTCS policies.

• Embrace college culture.

• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTCS trainings, etc.).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Required Experience: Grant writing experience that demonstrates a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, excellent writing and verbal skills, highly organized, proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data. Candidate must also have excellent computer and database management skills. Must be a motivated self-starter with ability to work collaboratively and independently with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree

Preferred Experience: 3 to 5 years’ experience as a grant writer with an education focus; previous grant budget development and management. Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles. Federal grant application submission, approval, and management of funds.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.