Delaware County Community College Hiring for Grant Specialist at Media, PA Full Time

Job Type: Admin, Professional, Full Time

Department:
6402 Accounting Services

Job Number: 002291

Closing: 8/5/2022 11:59 PM
Eastern

Position Summary

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia
Metro area, is looking for a talented and dynamic Grant Specialist to join our team of higher education professionals
who are committed to student success.  Candidates who subscribe to the notion of becoming a student-ready college and meeting students
where they are, DCCC has a place for you!

Essential Functions

The Grant Specialist is charged with
assisting in all aspects of public and private grants including prospecting grants, vetting grants within the College system, writing,
submission of new and continuing proposals and stewardship.  The Grant Specialist will have familiarity and facility with web-based
grants management systems as well as liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.  A grant writer with a tenacity to find new
funding sources from a variety of organizations (e.g., government, corporate, foundation, non-profit) relevant to College priorities. This
individual will be able to develop preliminary budget narratives and schematics for grant applications, adapting funded proposals as
necessary during the post-award period, and ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.

The successful candidate must be an
engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic partner who is strategic and fosters collaboration. This individual will be able to demonstrate the
use of best practice strategies associated with all aspect of grants management.  This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an
independent problem-solver and  a strong understanding of the College’s mission and goals.  The Grant Specialist will demonstrate
a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism when dealing with financial and grant materials.  The Grant Specialist
will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of
various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive results.

Experience &
Education

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ grant writing experience of non-profit
sector and public grants administration activities with federal and state agencies, workforce development initiatives, and grant programs
that support academic needs.  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field
of study or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Supplemental
Information

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA
Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials
 
Delaware County Community College strongly
encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that
honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. For immediate
consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc 
 
DCCC offers a
great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes:  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all
benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement
Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver
& Tuition Reimbursement; and a Compressed Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive
Work/Life Balance Campus Environment.
 
DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning
community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a
technologically rich and supportive environment.  We celebrate differences and commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with
varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity,
teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally.
 DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, and
inclusion.

Benefits

Delaware County Community College provides a generous benefits package including
medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurances, and a 403(b).