POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Director
Director, Grants Management
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Administrative
GRADE:
C
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development of the EPCC District External Funding (Resource
Development) Plan as directed by the Administration and Board of Trustees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Initiate or direct specific external funding development based on stated needs from
within the District.
2.
Direct the regular monitoring and review of all active grants; to ensure compliance
with the stated objectives, budget and timely completion and submission of
deliverables.
3.
Plan the grant development strategies. Develop and direct the search plan for
available external funding. Direct and coordinate the development of the system
for identifying potential resources (opportunities) and distributing those to
administration and appropriate faculty.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
20%
20%
20%
4.
Keep abreast of grant regulations and legislation affecting active and new external
funding. Provide technical advice and information and advocacy within the
College and Community.
20%
5.
Plan and direct the compilation of a District and Community database of statistics
to support grant applications from both EPCC and the community (on
collaborative proposals).
10%
6.
Participate at local, state and federal levels on key legislative funding issues.
Provides in-house technical expertise and counsel; develop and present seminars
and workshops. Serve as the liaison for coordination between the Grants
Management Office and the College Foundation.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director, Foundation & Development
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises full- and part-time staff assigned to the
department.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budget.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years directly related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Skills/Abilities:
Effectively use interpersonal and communication skills including tact and diplomacy.
Ability of effectively plan and organize with attention to detail and follow through.
Ability to oversee all phases of grant development.
Ability to identify and recommend potential funding sources.
Ability to interpret and implement applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, Scanner, Audio Visual Equipment, and other equipment
associated with a general office environment.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and e-mail software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or
feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to
stand; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level
within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation,
assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is
unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
DIRECTOR, GRANTS MANAGEMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Amended: 6/01/09 & 4/6/11
Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Amended: 6/01/09 & 4/6/11
Date
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