Grant Writer/Program Coordinator

Department: Community Engagement - 30400

Brief Summary of Work for this position:

The Grant Writer/Program Coordinator will be responsible for researching, writing and coordinating the grant application process; management of proposals and maintaining a donor database. Assist with coordination of Equity Institute (EI) and Community Engagement programming.

The Grant Writer/Program Coordinator is responsible for:
Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents
Researching, collecting data, and writing of each grant
Work with department managers, primary investigators and business officer to compile financials and data
Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials
Develop and maintain a proposal calendar
Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals
Develop an annual grants strategy
Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants
Provide event support, planning, and logistics for community engagement events within UNCW's Office of Community and Applied Learning including the programs associated with the forthcoming EI
Elevate programs
Create a front door to for community partners, alumni, students and staff
increase our student scholar programming and increase engaged research practices
increased outreach programming
Direct oversight of the logistical planning of EI events within Office Community Engagement and Applied Learning (OCEAL) and other select venues in Wilmington.
Provide additional support for events throughout the campus
Coordinate community engagement for the OCEAL, including the forthcoming Equity Institute's activities across campus and within the local/regional community, and
perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience :

A minimum of 3 years of experience in research and grant writing; nonprofit experience a plus
Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals
Knowledge of global and local area foundations and corporations
Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
Clear, precise and compelling writing skills
Ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of an organization
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

UNCW's Office of Community Engagement and Applied Learning (OCEAL) is committed to uplifting our faculty, staff, students and community partners to support a thriving future for southeastern North Carolina, our surrounding region, nation, and the world.

The mission of OCEAL is to create opportunities for faculty and students to engage in community-based learning and scholarship; and to support, leverage, and build applied learning activities across campus aimed at achieving student success.

The Office of Community Engagement and Applied Learning serves as a central office to support best practices in Applied Learning across UNCW including but not limited to internships, service learning, undergraduate research and study abroad.

The Office of Community Engagement and Applied Learning also acts as the front door for community-based organizations and government institutions seeking University support to address unmet community needs. Our outreach units (QENO, OLLI, CPE and the Office of the Arts) provide access to inclusive and diverse leadership and learning experiences, cultural programming, and community-building opportunities.

OCEAL is located in the division of Academic Affairs, which is the central division for implementing the mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship and creative work as well as service to local, regional and global communities. The division allocates resources to recruit and retain faculty scholars and to create a learning environment that encourages students.

Applicant Instructions:

This position is time-limited with the anticipation of being renewed up to 3 years pending availability of funds and department need.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EEO Statement:

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.