Supervisory​/Professional: Assistant Director of Development - Grants and Alumni

The Assistant Director of Development – Grants develops the college infrastructure to support grant opportunities, develops grant proposals in accordance with college priorities, and establishes procedures for internal review and approval of grant proposals.

• Identify and research corporate, foundation, and government grant opportunities that align with institutional priorities.
• Monitor trends in philanthropic funding and grantmaking to inform and adapt strategies for securing support.
• Collaborate with academic, administrative, finance, and program staff to develop project concepts, identify appropriate funding sources, and gather data for use in proposals and reports.
• Develop, write, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, narratives, and all required supporting documentation. Assist in crafting compelling cases for support and stewardship materials for current and prospective funders.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor grant compliance, track project activities and expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved proposals and funder requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation, manage deadlines through a grant calendar, and provide regular updates and reports to leadership.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to support grant development, coordination, and implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with funding agencies, coordinating all communication, including site visits, evaluations, and audits.
• Prepare and submit interim and final grant reports that clearly communicate project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Develop corrective action plans, as needed, to address project challenges and ensure successful grant completion.
• Monitor and stay up-to-date on changes in government grant regulations and philanthropic trends to ensure compliance and inform proactive strategy.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with foundation officers, corporate giving representatives, and other institutional funders.
• Assist with initiatives to increase alumni involvement and support.
• Assist with alumni networking events and volunteer engagement opportunities.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of alumni newsletters, and targeted communications.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni to encourage philanthropy and participation in college initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

A. Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least three years’ experience with grants management and/or grant writing experience is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of educational funding opportunities and a successful track record in securing external grants/contracts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and writing and editing skills.
• Strong organizational and budgetary abilities.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to adapt work processes or methods to accommodate changes in work requirements.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment in decisions.
  
  Ability to discern the need for and maintain confidentiality.

C. Physical Activity Level

• Light – Sit sometimes, walk and stand sometimes, lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

• This is a year-round exempt position assigned to pay grade 4 of the Administrative and Supervisory/Professional Salary Schedule. The anticipated hiring range is $56,735- $70,000/year.
• The College offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and personal days, along with holiday and sick time. See Total Compensation for Administrative Staff.
• Please note:
  
  The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).
• Lakeland Community College does not sponsor or take over…