Director of Academic Grants and Awards

The College of Idaho is seeking applications and recommendations for the position of Director of Academic Grants and Awards. This role involves collaborating with college leadership and employees to research and secure funding opportunities to advance the mission. The Director will actively seek out potential new sources of support from private and public agencies while providing colleagues with pre- and post-award guidance. Additionally, the Director will work in partnership with the campus leadership to identify and articulate programmatic initiatives that align with funding opportunities.

The Director will write and submit grant proposals for scholarships, capital projects, and other institutional programs. They will also coordinate and prepare all necessary annual and interim reports for foundations providing philanthropic support to the College. The Director will support faculty and staff with compliance in all aspects of grant implementation, management, and reporting in accordance with federal, state, institutional, and sponsor regulations, policies, and procedures. They will coordinate contractual agreements and reporting for collaborative proposals and grants. They will track proposal submissions, awards, rejections, and resubmissions, as well as maintain records and files related to grants and contracts according to sponsor, institutional, and state retention policies.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in grant writing or grant management. They should be able to consistently prepare grants and reports in a timely manner and meet deadlines. Demonstrated expertise in corporate and foundation fundraising in a non-profit or academic environment is required, as well as an understanding of administrative processes and procedures, standard accounting practices, and database use. Experience in an academic setting with knowledge of federal grant guidelines, federal grant budgets, and subaward procedures is preferred.

The College offers competitive benefits including tuition waiver for dependents, health insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, free access to on-campus fitness centers, and free admission to campus events. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents are eligible for benefits coverage.

With over 134 years of history, The College of Idaho is a regional and national leader in higher education. The College of Idaho is an inclusive community of exceptional learning that challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose.

The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and optimizing performance and academic excellence through an inclusive workforce. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.