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The City University of New York · 1 month ago

Grant Development and Stewardship Specialist (Development Grants Specialist)

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$77K/yr - $87K/yr

4+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking a Grant Development and Stewardship Specialist to support LaGuardia Community College in identifying funding opportunities and developing grant proposals. This role involves collaboration with faculty and staff to secure funding and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential funding sources, including federal, state, and private grant opportunities

Match available funding opportunities with current needs based on the college’s strategic plan and priorities identified by leadership across the college

Collaborate with faculty, staff and administrators to develop and submit grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and deadlines

Research and write non-technical sections of proposal narratives

Prepare draft budgets according to sponsor, CUNY and college guidelines; finalize budgets for submissions based on feedback from PIs and other college departments as needed

Monitor reporting deadlines, draft and submit progress reports and ensure compliance with sponsor reporting requirements

Route proposals for college approval and maintain complete records of submissions in CUNY’s electronic system

Provide training and support to faculty and staff on grant writing and program development

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant writingFunding sources knowledgeResearch skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaborationIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required

Preferred

Knowledge of funding sources and grant application processes

Experience in grant writing and proposal submission

Strong research, writing, and communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees