Director of Grants

Rancho Santiago Community College District


Salary Range: Grade F: $117,718.38 - $157,747.08/year, $173,916.14 (top step effective 7/01/2023), $180,872.79 (top step effective 7/01/2024)

Job Type:

Job Number: CL23-00371

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division: Educational Services

Closing: Continuous

Job Description

CLASS SUMMARY
Directly responsible for the leadership and administration of grant development and grant administration efforts to support ongoing success of the district and its colleges and other instructional sites, including pre- and post- award activities for federal, state, and local government grants and private competitive grants.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Manages and is accountable for all functions within the Resource Development Department, including preparation of grant proposals, negotiation of awards, initiation of projects, fiscal oversight, interface with project personnel and funding source personnel, report preparation, project termination, and assurance of required compliance with all district, federal, state, and other regulations and policies. Identifies and disseminates information on public funding opportunities that align with the district's mission and goals. Serves as RSCCD's primary liaison to public funding sources, and promotes the district's interests with these agencies. Supervises staff assigned to the Resource Development Department; assigns and reviews work for completion and accuracy; identifies staff training needs; trains staff as needed; completes periodical performance appraisals. Develops and implements operating procedures to enhance and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Assists in drafting and implementing policies for improved grant development and operating procedures. Maintains official files of grant-funded projects. Maintains accurate records on grant development efforts and prepares annual report on outcomes of these activities. Develops and administers the department's annual budget. Consults with college departments, faculty and staff relative to resource development needs, opportunities and obligations. Develops and presents grant workshops to faculty and staff. Maintains library of resource development resource materials. Facilitates cooperation between departments and between the district/colleges and outside agencies on collaborative grant proposals. Facilitates group development of programs and strategies relative to proposal development. Provides ongoing technical assistance to managers and staff of grant-funded programs. Monitors developments in federal and state agencies as they impact-funding opportunities. Serves on committees whose functions relate directly or indirectly to the administration of grant programs.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the designated Administrator.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Thorough Knowledge of: The principles and practices of grant administration, including funding sources, administrative requirements, cost principles and state and federal regulations; principles and practices of grant writing, including interpreting "requests for proposals (RFP)," program planning and development, understanding of how to address each section of the RFP, proper English language grammar usage, budget planning and development, proposal development, assembly and submission.

General Knowledge of: the goals and objectives of higher education and, specifically, community colleges; financial management principles and practices; principles of public and non-profit administration; personnel supervision; applicable uses of word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages and the Internet.

Ability to: plan, organize, and efficiently manage concurrent demands and meet deadlines in a complex and fast-paced environment; lead teams, groups and meetings; resolve group conflict; gather varied data, analyze and resolve complex problems, visualize operational and program implications, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, recommend alternatives and take appropriate actions; plan, organize and direct and coordinate the work of others; communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing; develop, implement, interpret and apply a wide variety of governmental and department policies and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal college district constituencies, external funding agencies, auditors, community and educational partners.

Skills: evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, physical and/or learning disabled and ethnic profile of the college and community population

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five (5) years of recent and successful grant developing and monitoring experience, preferable in an educational setting. ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Application ScreeningIn addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

Educational experience - breadth and depth

Work experience (breadth and depth)

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Program development

Community involvement

Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.
Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool. InterviewApplicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

Oral communication skills

Presentation

Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance. Application ProceduresThe position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on 6/2/2023. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District Online application that includes the items listed below no later than 6/1/2023. People & Culture will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

RSCCD Online Application

Cover Letter

Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)

Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts.
Conditions of EmploymentSelected candidate(s) is required to complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States (by in-person appointment in People & Culture)

Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam

Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

Submit official transcripts

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/4029679/director-of-grants




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