Grants Administrator

Salary : $0.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: BRCC100924
Department: Baton Rouge Community College
Opening Date: 10/09/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Supplemental Information
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Grant Administration. The Grant Administration position is in Institutional Advancement. This is a full-time position.
REPORTS TO :
Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement
COMPENSATION:
Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please email your CV/Resume to Dr. Eble at
***Incomplete applications will not be considered***
CONTACT INFORMATION:
LaTasha Howard, MBA
Office of Human Resources
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.
This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.
BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years.
Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator's website at
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' related experience and/or training in Grant Writing, Grant Management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in performing tasks.
• Dedicated to and appreciate the concept of the community college.
• Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Highly attentive to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Experience

• 5-7 years related experience and/or training in Grant Writing and Grant Management (i.e., budgeting federal funds for programs and activities; annual performance reporting; knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, etc.)

Job Concepts
The Grants Administrator at BRCC will lead the development and administration of external grants, working with faculty and staff to build capacity and secure funding aligned with the college's strategic priorities. This role involves researching and identifying grant opportunities, guiding principal investigators in proposal development, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The administrator will also manage the grant lifecycle, from submission to reporting, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and funding agencies.

• Provide leadership oversight for the development and administration of all externally funded grants and the entire pre- and post-grant functions in support of BRCC's strategic priorities.
• Build capacity among faculty and staff by providing training, newsletters, and other resources that empower them to initiate and pursue grants, contributing to the growth of BRCC's grant portfolio.
• Research and identify external grant funding from federal, state, corporate, and private foundation funding sources.
• Collaborate with BRCC faculty and or administration to design, write, edit and submit all grant proposals and budgets to federal, state, local government agencies and private foundations.
• Assist principal investigators in developing their ideas into grant proposals by guiding them through the process of formulating these ideas into competitive grant formats to secure external funding.
• Build a system and maintain records of grant due dates, grants submitted, active projects, funding needed and potential funding sources to meet performance metrics.
• Develop, implement, and manage internal project processes to ensure compliance with relevant College and grant-related rules and regulations. (i.e., eligibility, purchasing, equipment inventory, closing documents).
• Build critical relationships with college leadership, faculty, staff, and funding agencies staff.
• Explain often complex federal/state guidelines and policies to stakeholders implementing grants so that they fully understand grant requirements, responsibilities, and processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement and professional development to grow and strengthen leadership skills.
• Perform any other duties assigned that support the mission and strategic initiatives of Baton Rouge Community College.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.