Director of Grant Support – 42670

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY : Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Full Time

DEPARTMENT : Provost Office

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Director of Grant Support works with both Academic Affairs and Advancement to develop grant proposals and to manage funded grants.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED / EXERCISED :

Reports to the Provost and the Vice President for Advancement and does not exercise supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Proposal Development

– Identify relevant program and research areas and potential government, foundation, and corporate opportunities aligned with institutional strengths.

– Provide professional development that encourages and trains faculty and staff to develop grant proposals.

– Collaborate with researchers and program supervisors to develop, prepare, and edit compelling grant proposals, including research or program design, budget, and timelines, in compliance with grant funder guidelines.

– Track submissions, rejections, and resubmissions.

– Review and negotiate contract terms with grant funders, ensuring appropriate intellectual property protections and financial arrangements.

– Oversee the execution of grant agreements, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and deliverables.

– Collaborate with internal stakeholders including researchers and program supervisors, administrators, the Institutional Review Board, and Financial Services to facilitate smooth grant execution.

– Monitor progress, address any issues, and communicate effectively with grant funders.

– Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations regarding grants including federal, state, and institutional guidelines on ethics, human subjects, animal welfare, and conflict of interest.

– Conduct necessary administrative tasks such as effort reporting, financial reporting, and data management.

– Update grant policies and procedures as needed.

– Cultivate, develop, and maintain strong relationships with foundation and corporate partners and funding agencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

APPLICATION PROCESS :

For full consideration, qualified candidates must complete the following steps :

Applications will be accepted through October 27, 2025.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College : Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu .

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