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Key Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Development

+ Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive grants strategy focused on operational, capital, and programmatic support.

+ Research, identify, and qualify federal, state, local, and private grant opportunities aligned with institutional goals.

+ Coordinate and write competitive proposals, including multi-year and six-figure submissions.

+ Manage timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements for grant applications in coordination with the Finance Office.

+ Oversee reporting and renewal processes for existing grants, ensuring high-quality stewardship.

Government Relations & Public Partnerships

+ Serve as the primary liaison to public sector partners, including state and federal agencies.

+ Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with grantors, elected officials, and government agencies.

+ Monitor legislative and funding developments relevant to higher education.

Institutional Collaboration

+ Assist faculty, academic leadership, and administrative departments and support grant concepts that achieve strategic priorities.

+ Support grant compliance processes and reporting in coordination with finance and sponsored programs.

+ Create and refine workflows, tools, and templates to streamline the grant application and management process.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree.

+ Minimum 3-5 years of progressive grant development experience, including a proven track record of securing six-figure awards.

+ Demonstrated experience with state and federal grant applications and compliance processes.

+ Strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's degree.

+ Previous experience in higher education.

+ Knowledge and experience with government relations, legislative processes, and public funding mechanisms.

+ Experience managing multiple complex grant projects simultaneously.

Skills & Competencies

+ Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to align funding opportunities with institutional mission.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong organizational and project management abilities.

+ Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and build internal partnerships.

+ Knowledge of grants management systems and federal reporting platforms (e.g., Grants.gov, SAM.gov).

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.

+ Applications accepted until position is filled.

+ Reports to: Geoffrey Miller