Full-time · On-site
Senior Grant Professional
This is a high-impact role for a sophisticated grant strategist who wants to drive the financial and programmatic future of a major community college. It combines technical writing excellence with high-level financial planning and institutional advocacy. The position is distinguished by its level of autonomy and its direct influence on the college's strategic growth through federal and private partnerships.
Johnson County Community College · Overland Park, Kansas, United States · Posted 21 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact role for a sophisticated grant strategist who wants to drive the financial and programmatic future of a major community college. It combines technical writing excellence with high-level financial planning and institutional advocacy. The position is distinguished by its level of autonomy and its direct influence on the college's strategic growth through federal and private partnerships.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Author and manage the submission of competitive grant proposals to diverse funding agencies
- Collaborate with faculty and Cabinet members to design project frameworks
- Develop intricate project budgets and interpret complex financial restrictions
- Lead annual forecasting to align funding opportunities with institutional goals
- Conduct internal training and workshops to promote grant-seeking culture
- Analyze and report on data to support and validate proposal narratives
Essential
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in grant development or a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- High level of proficiency and skill in grant writing and technical documentation
- Proven track record of exercising independent judgment on complex projects
Preferred
- Direct experience developing federal grant proposals
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal compliance and grant management regulations
- Previous experience working within a higher education environment, specifically community colleges
Key Skills
Advanced persuasive and technical writingComplex budget development and financial forecastingStrategic research and data analysisProject management and team leadershipPublic speaking and workshop facilitationInterpreting regulatory guidelinesStakeholder management and internal marketing
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Stable public sector employment
- Professional development through leadership of workshops and retreats
- Opportunity to work with executive leadership and Cabinet members
- Comprehensive benefits package typical of a large educational institution
Next step
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