New River Community College is hiring: Grants Writer in New Britain

Position Title Grants Writer, full‑time, Administrator IV salary level, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, Central Connecticut State University. About the Office The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment collaborates across the university to improve institutional effectiveness, secure funding for priority projects, contribute to accreditation, strategic planning, assessment of student learning, and federal/state reporting. Position Overview Responsible for securing and managing grant funding in support of institution‑wide priorities by conducting needs analysis, grant research, proposal development, grant applications, and grant reporting in partnership with university administration, faculty, and community stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Conduct needs analysis, research, proposal development, application submission, and reporting for grant funding. Coordinate with faculty, staff, and subject‑matter experts to identify grant opportunities aligned with institutional priorities. Write grant applications and reports in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to secure aligned funding. Assist in budget planning and coordinate grants to build a cohesive, sustainable funding network and ensure compliance with funding guidelines. Develop strategies for revision and re‑submission of failed applications to other grant‑funding agencies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Four (4) years professional experience in grant writing with a strong portfolio of five‑ and six‑figure proposals supporting higher education and/or nonprofits. Documented ability to interact with senior‑level executives and establish partnerships within the community, regional businesses, or institutions of higher education. Excellent written and oral communication; detail oriented; project‑management skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and difficult time constraints. Experience interpreting and responding to NOFOs (Notices of Funding Opportunity) from federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, Department of Education) and the private sector. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Six (6) years experience securing grants from foundation, state, and federal agencies. Demonstrated track record of success in obtaining grants. Resilience and creativity in approaching complex problems. Strong information‑technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.). Interpersonal skills including the ability to relate and work collegially, constructively, and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, and to work independently. Application Deadline Applications must be submitted electronically by January 26 2025. Include a letter of interest, résumé, and three current professional references with title, email, phone, and relationship. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Compensation and Benefits Administrator IV salary level – starting salary $81,784. Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, group life, retirement, tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents, voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance, Medical Flexible Spending accounts, and disability insurance plans. EEO Statement Central Connecticut State University is an affirmative action employer. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Position Title Grants Writer, full‑time, Administrator IV salary level, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, Central Connecticut State University . Responsible for securing and managing grant funding in support of institution‑wide priorities by conducting needs analysis, grant research, proposal development, grant applications, and grant reporting . En Español: Título de puesto Subvenciones Escritor, a tiempo completo, nivel salarial del administrador IV, Oficina de Investigación e Evaluación Institucionales, Universidad Estatal Central de Connecticut. Sobre la oficina La oficina de investigación y evaluación institucional colabora en toda la universidad para mejorar la eficacia institucional, asegurar el financiamiento de proyectos prioritarios, contribuir a la acreditación, planificación estratégica, evaluación del aprendizaje estudiantil y informes federales/estatales. Posición Resumen Responsable por garantizar y gestionar los fondos de subvención en apoyo de las prioridades institucionales mediante la realización de análisis de necesidades, investigación de subsidios, desarrollo de propuestas de subvenciones, solicitudes de donación y notificaciones con asociaciones con la administración universitaria, facultad y partes interesadas comunitarias. la capacidad documentada para interactuar con ejecutivos de alto nivel y establecer asociaciones dentro de la comunidad, las empresas regionales o las instituciones de educación superior. Excelente comunicación escrita y oral; orientación al detalle; habilidades de gestión de proyectos; capacidad de trabajar en plazos ajustados y restricciones temporales difíciles. Experiencia interpretando y respondiendo a NOFO (Notices of Funding Opportunity) de agencias federales (por ejemplo, NIH, NSF, Departamento de Educación) y el sector privado. Qualifications Preferred título de una institución acreditada. Seis (6) años de experiencia seccionando becas de fundaciones, organismos estatales y federales. No se considerarán solicitudes incompletas. Compensation and Benefits Administrator IV salary level salario inicial $81,784. Los beneficios incluyen salud, odontología, receta médica, vida en grupo, jubilación, exención de matrícula para empleados y dependientes elegibles, prestaciones voluntarias y suplementarias como planes de contribución a la jubilacion diferida, asistencia al cuidado dependiente, cuentas de gasto médico flexibles y planes de seguro de discapacidad.