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Grants Specialist

United States, Waterloo · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Job Description

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

What we offer

  • Medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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