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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Grants Specialist to join our client's team in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a contract opportunity with the ability to earn a permanent seat for the right person! You will be part of a team that leads the full grant lifecycle—identifying funding sources, crafting competitive proposals, managing timelines, and coordinating submissions from idea to award.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborating with internal resource development and foundation staff to align public and private funding opportunities with institutional priorities
Researching, interpreting, sharing, pursuing, developing, submitting, and supporting the implementation of grant opportunities at the local, state, and national levels
Assisting with planning, developing, writing, and editing grant proposals, including narrative and budget components
Coordinating with internal and external partners to gather, analyze, and present data needed for grant applications
Supporting and implementing institutional grant development processes that address strategic needs and priorities
Maintaining accurate records of submitted and awarded grant proposals
Serving as a point of contact and institutional representative in communications with funding agencies
Participating in committees, workgroups, or projects as assigned
Performing related duties as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five years
Proven ability to identify funding opportunities and align them with institutional goals and priorities
Strong skills in reading, interpreting, and applying complex regulations and grant guidelines
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse groups
Experience in grant writing, data entry, and working with federal grants
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet deadlines