Grants Development Specialist (Workforce Development and Adult Education)

Grants Development Specialist

About Holyoke Community College :

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Mission : Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values : Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Foundation and Government Grants, the Grants Development Specialist secures external funding from public and private sources for Holyoke Community College and the Holyoke Community College Foundation, Inc. through proposal writing, submission, and procurement. The Specialist facilitates teams of faculty, staff, and external partners along the entire grants development process. As a part of the Institutional Advancement team, the Specialist assists with department planning and communication, as well as promotion of the HCC mission. The Grants Development Specialist will focus especially upon pursuit of workforce development and adult education grant opportunities, working closely with HCCs Division of Business and Community Services.

• In collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director of Foundation and Government Grants, proactively identify, assess the feasibility of, research, and pursue public and private grant opportunities that match the mission and strategic plan of the College and HCC Foundation.
• In collaboration with the Vice President for Business and Community Services and the Assistant Vice President of Adult Education and Workforce Development, develop a deep knowledge of workforce development and adult education programs, institutional and community partnerships, existing and emerging funding opportunities, in preparation to respond to short-turnaround grant and contract opportunities.
• Develop and write proposals, case statements, letters of inquiry and other correspondence to government agencies, foundations, corporations and other national and regional entities for submission through web-based portals, email, and mail.
• Facilitate the work of grant project development teams including faculty, staff and external partners (when applicable) in the completion of grant proposals.
• Negotiate agreements and budgets with grant project development teams; secure letters of commitment and Memoranda of Agreement.
• Research, compile and analyze data, and identify trends and best practices within community colleges, higher education, workforce development, and other relevant fields.
• Under guidance from the Director of Grant Compliance and Contract Administration in the Business Office, ensure grant submissions adhere to federal, state, and college policies and procedures.
• Promote the colleges mission and needs with funding agencies and foundations.
• Contribute to the annual goals and assist with priority setting of the Office of Foundation and Government Grants.
• Assist with outreach and communications to campus constituencies about the support resources and policies of the Office of Foundation and Government Grants.
• Perform College Service : play an active role in campus-wide committees, strategic planning activities, and community advising groups.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with department activities.

Required Qualifications

Equivalency Statement :

We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Preferred Qualifications

Full-time, MCCC Unit Position

Salary Range : $62,159 - $75,089 / year (Grade 4); plus a comprehensive State benefits package.

Hours : 37.5 hrs. / week.

Funding Source : State.

Disability Accommodations :

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check :

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and / or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.