Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Grants Manager/Writer, National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities (NCEED)
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department School of Education & Urban Studies
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range $67,000 - $72,000 / year
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the grant application process, writing some grants, supporting faculty in writing grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and managing grant budgets and reporting. This role involves working closely with faculty, staff and external funding
agencies and individuals to secure and manage grant funding in support of the University's mission and strategic goals. Will report directly to the Director of NCEED.

Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support faculty in the writing and submission of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring all application components meet the funder's guidelines and deadlines.
• Write some grants that center related.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify funding opportunities and develop proposals concepts.
• Prepare detailed budgets for grant proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both institutional and sponsor policies.
• Oversee the management of grants, including budget tracking, reporting and ensuring compliance with all federal, state and institutional regulations including creating protocols for comprehensive grant management process and platform.
• Organize workshops and seminars to promote grant opportunities and best practices in grant writing.
• Prepare regular reports on grant writing performance for University leadership and stakeholders.
• Analyze grant writing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and resource development.
• Represent the University at meetings, conferences, and other events related to grant funding.
• Foster relationships with funding agencies, community partners and other stakeholders to enhance grant writing opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to align grant writing activities with the University's strategic priorities when necessary.
• Ensure all grant writing activities are in compliance with University policies and funding agency requirements.

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in granting writing, administration, and compliance is also required.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences:

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience Required: Strong writing skills, knowledge of funding sources and regulations, excellent verbal communication skills, prior successful experience in government and private grant writing and research, proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people, and willingness to engage in center resource advancement opportunities in person as well as virtually. Comfort with some travel in and out of state.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01583
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 05/27/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 06/12/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter three professional references on the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Diversity In Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Insight to Diversity
2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
4. * Do you have five (5) years or more of experience in granting writing, administration, and compliance?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee?Are you a current, past or retired State employee?If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Portfolio
3. Supporting Document
4. Reference Letter