Grants Administrator I

Full Job Description

The Grants Administrator I leads the development, coordination, and management of competitive grant proposals in support of Midlands Technical College’s mission and strategic priorities.

This position collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators across the college to identify funding opportunities, develop proposal strategies, and ensure successful submission and post-award management of grants.

The Grants Administrator I proactively identifies relevant federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities and assists teams of faculty and staff in developing high-quality, competitive proposals.

Responsibilities include conducting research to establish need, developing narrative content, and applying data analytics to support project justification and forecast performance outcomes.

This role is also responsible for developing comprehensive grant budgets, securing strategic partnerships, and ensuring proposals meet all technical requirements, objectives, and scoring criteria.

Once grants are awarded, the Grants Administrator I provides post-award support to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations, accurate reporting, and audit readiness.

Through effective coordination and communication, the Grants Administrator I plays a key role in advancing institutional initiatives, supporting innovation, and expanding external funding to strengthen college programs and student success.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.

Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of successful competitive grant writing, data analytics, and grant administration experience. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills, possesses excellent organizational skills, and demonstrates successful proposal development experience. Familiar with federal, state, and private funding sources for higher education and federal grant regulations. Operates effectively and efficiently under deadlines. Proficient in working with project teams, preferably in college and university settings.