Grant Associate

Position Information

Position Title: Grant Associate

Posting Category: Full-Time Staff/Management

Starting salary range: $48,511-$63,065

Faculty Position (if applicable):

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we are committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges.

To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices.

HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid of vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b).

Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The Grant Associate supports the Director of Grants in managing the full life cycle of grant administration from proposal development through project closeout, including pre- and post-award processes, budget tracking, compliance monitoring, documentation, reporting, and coordination with Project Directors (PD), Principal Investigators (PI), campus offices, and funding agencies. The Associate also provides operational support for the Grants Office and the Grants for Innovation (GFI) Program and serves as acting grant lead in the absence of the Director.

This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement. This is an in-person position requiring a physical presence on campus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

Associate's Degree

Required Experience

One year of experience in grants management, budget management, compliance, project management, or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent writing, reading, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop and analyze budgets and financial reports
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders (leadership, faculty, staff) to achieve tangible goals for pre-award and post-award
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Grant compliance experience and knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
• Experience with grant proposal and budget development

Hours per Week

40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

-4:30 p.m. May be required to work occasional evening or weekend hours to meet grant deadlines.

Posting Number: FSFA

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Date:

Close Date: 02/02/2026

Open Until Filled:

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