At Frederick Community College we proudly serve the educational needs of our students, help develop the economic vitality of our local communities, and enrich the lives of Frederick County residents. Each year, more than 16, 000 students take a diverse scope of courses at Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland. Our vast range of courses includes quality instruction in more than 85 degree and certificate programs as well as workforce training and continuing education to meet the needs and interests of our community members. FCC proudly embraces and showcases academics, arts, athletics and more to provide pathways to success for all students. Each year we provide direct service to thousands of residents and indirect services to countless more. We credit our ability to deliver these services to the strength and commitment of our people. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer!
Relocation Provided?: No
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
The Grants Officer is responsible for managing the administrative tasks related to the development and submission of grant proposals, ensuring compliance with regulatory and sponsor guidelines as well as College and Grants and Sponsored Programs (GSP) policies and procedures. This position requires expertise navigating the submission process before a grant is awarded and advising on allowable, compliant activities and reporting post-award. The Grants Officer actively assists faculty and staff scholars in identifying funding opportunities, advises to create compelling proposals, ensures budgets are accurate, compliant and reflect project scope. This position requires the ability to collaborate across teams and use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Serve as first point of contact for GSP on all new grant applications.
2. Uphold and implement internal GSP policies.
3. Responsible for updates to GSP Intranet and websites.
4. Evaluate request for proposals in concert with initiation of Intent to Submit process.
5. Maintains familiarity with Federal and State funding opportunity sources and facilitates faculty and staff scholar use of opportunity announcement resources.
6. Stay updated on current sponsored grant guidelines and federal regulations, and provide guidance to faculty and staff on these complex requirements, including eligibility criteria.
7. Coordinate proposal development teams with Project Directors from funding identification to completion of full submission materials.
8. Maintain open communication with Project Directors, Department Chairs, and other stakeholders regarding proposal status, deadlines, and necessary updates.
9. Facilitate the internal reviews and Routing and Approval process within the College to gather necessary approvals and submit proposals electronically through sponsor portals by deadlines.
10. Conduct kick-off meeting in the event of an award to review all requirements.
11. Evaluate award notifications against final proposals submission and recommend areas for negotiation with sponsors to Project Directors and AVP.
12. Serve as facilitator for questions to and from Federal program officers.
13. Advise Project Directors and post award accounting on allowable activities, sponsor restrictions reporting to Federal and State sponsors.
14. Collaborate with post award accounting on awarded grants.
15. Collaborate with post-award accountant on shared grant related templates like effort reporting and budgets.
16. Participate annually in grants administration professional development to stay current on sponsor electronic administration systems, sponsor guidelines and federal regulations.
17. Assist AVP with GSP policy development.
18. Assist AVP with campus communication on GSP initiatives and practices.
19. Support AVP with training offered.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary: $71,786 - $78,965 annually
FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for local students. Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction, and affordable costs of attendance have made FCC the learning destination for more than 200,000 students since 1957.
