The Ohio State University · 2 days ago
Senior Grants Development Specialist
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $107K/yr
6+ years expThe Ohio State University is conducting a search for a Senior Grants Development Specialist for the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society. This role involves identifying, planning, guiding, writing, and executing the Center’s grant and proposal processes while ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing funding opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive grant and donation resource acquisition plan to advance and promote the Chase Center’s mission
Forecast, plan, and manage research portfolios by identifying funding opportunities
Identify and disseminate potential funding opportunities
Coordinate and develop proposals including budget development
Plan, oversee, and draft grant applications and proposals to all varieties of potential financial supporters
Review applications and proposals for institutional compliance
Administer grants
Assist faculty in finding and preparing grants and proposals
Represent the Center in working with funders and developing financial resources and programs
Collaborate with Center and University faculty, staff, and administrators to effectuate duties
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and sponsors related to research
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated commitment to the Chase Center's mission of citizenship education
Bachelor's degree in a field related to the Center's mission of citizenship education, or equivalent experience
Experience in grant writing, or similar experience, preferably within a higher education environment
Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and oral communication
Demonstrated poise, professionalism, good judgment, and ability to take the extra step to meet customer needs
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Regular in-person attendance is expected
Preferred
Experience with pre-award proposal initiatives, post-award management and closeout activities for public, private, federal, state, and local sponsors
Experience in higher education grant writing, or a related field
Knowledge of Ohio State University policies, rules, and procedures
Portfolio of successful grant writing for submission with resume and application
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (311)
2024 (295)
2023 (236)
2022 (149)
2021 (111)
2020 (125)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.28MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Safety CouncilFederal Aviation Administration
2024-07-09Grant· $0.81M
2024-04-29Grant
2024-03-05Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
Bill Diffenderffer
Director of Entrepreneurship
Nicole Kraft
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