Association for Institutional Research (AIR) ยท 2 days ago
Grants Writer
Greater Hartford
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $82K/yr
4+ years expThe Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is seeking a Grants Writer to secure and manage grant funding in support of institution-wide priorities. The role involves conducting needs analysis, grant research, proposal development, and collaborating with various stakeholders to secure funding aligned with university goals.
Association
Responsibilities
Responsible for securing and managing grant funding in support of institution-wide priorities by conducting needs analysis, grant research, proposal development, grant applications, and grant reporting, in partnership with university administration, faculty and community stakeholders
Meeting with funding agencies, as necessary, to identify and secure grant opportunities
Coordinating with faculty, staff, and subject matter experts to identify grant opportunities in support of institution-wide priorities
Writing grant applications and reports, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to secure funding aligned with university goals
Assisting in budget planning and coordinating grants to build a cohesive and sustainable funding network and ensure compliance with funding guidelines
Developing strategies for revision and re-submission of failed applications/proposals to other grant-funding agencies
Qualification
Required
All applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Four (4) years of professional experience in grant writing with a strong portfolio of successful five and six figure proposals supporting higher education and/or nonprofits
Documented ability to interact with senior-level executives and establish partnerships within the community, regional businesses, or institutions of higher education
Excellent written and oral communication to facilitate persuasive narratives
Experience in interpreting and responding to NOFOs (Notices of Funding Opportunity) from federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, Department of Education, etc.) and the private sector
Must be detail oriented, have excellent project management skills and be able to work under tight deadlines and difficult time constraints
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited institution
Six (6) years of experience securing grants from foundation, state, and federal agencies
Demonstrated track record of success in obtaining grants
Demonstrated ability to apply resilience and creativity in approaching complex problems
Strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to relate and work collegially, constructively, and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, groups and individuals, as well as the ability to work independently
Benefits
Paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
Medical, dental, and prescription plans
Group life insurance
Retirement
Retiree health care
Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western)
Deferred Retirement Contribution plans
Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts
Long and short term disability insurance plans
Company
Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports higher education professionals in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, and the strategic use of information for effective decision making and planning.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
JASON LEWIS
Deputy Director & CFO
Zehra Raza
Project Associate - Postsecondary Data Partnership
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