Grants Coordinator

*Full-time Benefits Include:* Competitive health, dental, vision insurance Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities 6.
9% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave Onsite wellness screenings _Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick/personal leave,_ _10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.
_ *Additional Perks:* Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection “Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events Campus closed Fridays during summer Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.
*SHIFT: *Day/evening/weekend hours | Flexible based upon the needs of the College *LOCATION: *Lakeshore Technical College – Cleveland, Wisconsin *POSITION SUMMARY: *Coordinate the lifecycle of grants through the identification and alignment of potential state, federal and private support for Lakeshore programs, services and operations and ensure compliance with funding source guidelines in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and services incorporating external funding.
Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.
*REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *_(Other duties may be assigned)_*:* *(60%) Pre-Award: Grant Research, Project Planning and Grant Development* * Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the grant development for securing funding for educational activities.
Responsible for developing external grant proposals focusing on state and federal funding.
Complete grant proposals, which include working with a team of subject matter experts (administrators, faculty, staff, partners) to gather data; design activities; create evaluation plans; assist with budget development; write, edit, and submit grant applications.
* Serve as a member of the Lakeshore Grant Council to develop, implement, and evaluate annual and long-range grant funding plans; to identify college projects for which funding is desired and develop strategies to obtain funding and corresponding timelines.
* Research and identify potential grant sources, including state, federal, and local agencies, companies, and foundations, as well as conduct searches on the internet, newsletters, and other sources.
* Work collaboratively with external stakeholders to develop collaborative proposals and partner opportunities.
* Responsible for data collection for grant development and proposals, including developing reports to fulfill data requests and inform decision-making.
* Design, create, and distribute standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as required.
* Track current and potential funding by maintaining a spreadsheet/database of current grant awards and upcoming opportunities.
* Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of grant agreements and associated documents.
* Respond to requests to write proposals based on needs identified by Lakeshore leadership team and staff.
* Participate in Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide grants initiatives as appropriate.
*(35%) Post-Award: Grant Implementation, Management, Evaluation and Reporting* * Initiate grant implementation process including developing plans that clearly link project goals, outcomes, activities, timeframes, evaluation plan, spending targets, and staff assignments.
* Provide grant managers with direction and support in the monitoring, tracking, and reporting of grants.
* Implement fiscal procedures consistent with regulations and grant programs.
Work with directors and Financial Services to ensure grant activities and funds are tracked and completed.
Guide project managers and stakeholders through start-up steps, rule interpretation and follow-up with agency project officers, alternate acceptable spend down strategies, grant questions, and technical report writing of progress and completion.
* Ensure that Lakeshore complies with federal reporting guidelines determined by the funding agency.
* Coordinate the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to assist managers in making decisions and supporting grant activity.
* Represent the college on consortium grant conferences, meetings and project teams.
* Coordinate grant projects including reporting, evaluation, and assessment in collaboration with institutional research, data governance, and grant managers.
* Provide exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external stakeholders throughout every interaction.
*(5%) MANAGER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES* Oversee grants processes.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carryout managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws to include: • Develop plan(s) and budget for department.
• Address issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Be an active advocate for Lakeshore in the community.
• Be active in the college by serving on committees.
• Teach classes, as requested, based on course-identified qualifications.
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* * Bachelor’s degree in a field related to business, communication, public administration, or social science required.
* Three to five years of successful experience in the research, development, submission, and administration of government and privately funded grants.
* Experience with business analytics software, such as Cognos preferred.
*CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:* • None *TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: * * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
).
* Ability to navigate through Windows; access college network system; understand database concepts; and download and manage various applications and files.
* Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and be able to support any software or hardware that is used by the College.
*OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * * Knowledge of WTCS and Lakeshore mission, vision, and strategic direction.
* Ability to master software such as: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
* Maintain functional knowledge of administrative software system (PeopleSoft).
* Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
* Use discretion, maintain positivity, and confidentiality.
* Present and conduct self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
* Organizational, planning and time management skills; human relations skills; verbal and written communication skills; analytical skills and abilities; computer technology skills and abilities; team/meeting management; problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to plan and set goals and follow-through to completion; initiative, judgment, and ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision.
* Exemplify college values in all staff and student interactions, as well as services delivered.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and people of diverse cultural, social, or educational backgrounds.
* Fluent, bilingual individual is beneficial.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:* • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may require multi-tasking.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.
* *CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:* • Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.
• Valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license is required.
*#LakeshoreProud* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $62,782.
00 - $65,135.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Cleveland, WI 53015: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person