University of the Cumberlands
Higher Education
GrantsManager
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“Grants Manager at University of the Cumberlands. Skills: Grants program development, Grant research, Proposal submission, Grant stewardship. Build and implement grants program. Establish policies and procedures”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years experience, Demonstrated success researching, writing, and securing grants, writing, editing, and communication skills, Excellent organizational skills, Experience with grant reporting, compliance, and stewardship, Ability to collaborate effectively
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred, higher education experience preferred, Experience building or expanding an institutional grants program, Familiarity with grant databases and prospect research tools, Understanding of higher education funding environments and compliance requirements
What You'll Do.
Build and implement grants program
Establish policies and procedures
Serve as primary coordination point
Educate stakeholders on grant opportunities
Research and identify grant opportunities
Maintain pipeline of grant prospects
Partner to match funding opportunities
Track grant deadlines and requirements
Lead proposal preparation and writing
Gather programmatic and financial data
Ensure proposals articulate mission and goals
Manage internal approvals and submissions
Oversee post-award stewardship
Coordinate narrative and financial reporting
Maintain relationships with funders
Track grant outcomes and expenditures
Support donor and foundation recognition
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with faculty; Collaborate with academic leadership; Collaborate with finance staff; Collaborate with advancement staff; Collaborate with program directors; Collaborate with administrators; Collaborate with external partners
Communication Scope
Clear, compelling narratives; Professional communication
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple deadlines, Manage multiple projects
Full Job Description
**Get Set for Cumberlands!** Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service. ****CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE?**** Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. The Grants Manager is responsible for building, managing, and advancing a comprehensive institutional grants program at the University of the Cumberlands. This role leads grant prospect research, proposal development, submission, and post-award stewardship and reporting, working collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, finance, and advancement staff. The Grants Manager plays a critical role in securing external funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to support the University’s mission of providing affordable, high-quality education and expanding opportunities for students, faculty, and programs. **Key Responsibilities** **Grants Program Development** * Build and implement a centralized, strategic grants program that aligns with the University’s mission, priorities, and fundraising goals. * Establish policies, procedures, timelines, and best practices for grant development, submission, and management across the institution. * Serve as the primary point of coordination for institutional grant activity, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality. * Educate and support campus stakeholders on grant opportunities, processes, and expectations. **Grant Research & Prospect Identification** * Research and identify grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and government agencies that align with university priorities. * Maintain a robust pipeline of grant prospects and funding opportunities. * Partner with academic departments, program directors, and leadership to match funding opportunities with institutional needs. * Track deadlines, eligibility requirements, and submission cycles for prospective grants. **Prop
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