FT Director of Grants & Contract Management

Plan, develop, prepare, submit, and manage all College grant proposals; facilitates and supports the identification of federal, state, local, community, corporate, and private foundation funding opportunities; serves as liaison between grant agencies and the College regarding grant opportunities, submissions, compliance, and reporting requirements; maintains current knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, procedures, trends, and legislation affecting higher education funding opportunities; analyze and interpret financial data and prepares financial reports, statements, and projections; monitors and coordinates post-award grant administration to ensure compliance with funding agency requirements, institutional policies, and budgeting procedures; oversees and maintains specialized databases and systems used for recording, tracking grant proposals, grant awards, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements; oversees the review, logging, routing, and processing of College contracts under the purview and management of the Vice President of Operations and Facilities Management; coordinates contract review with the College solicitor, insurance carrier, and appropriate departments to ensure compliance with College policies and procedures; oversees the implementation and ongoing administration of the College’s electronic contract management system; establishes priorities, organizes resources, and ensures timely completion of assigned responsibilities and departmental objectives for the Event Services Specialist; supervise staff, assign and prioritize work, establish schedules and approval/ denials of leave, make recommendations for hiring, discipline, termination, and problem resolution, and conduct performance evaluations.

Non-Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities

Other related duties as assigned.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters Degree preferred.

Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in business management, contract management, grants management including grant writing and research.

Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, community, corporate, and private funding sources and grant opportunities; database management skills and experience maintaining electronic tracking systems including contract management systems; ability to develop, write, and produce grants and other proposals; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of College employees and external stakeholders; skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and managing multiple projects simultaneously; ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections; knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.