Position Summary
Transform lives by being responsible for researching, identifying, and applying for grants that support the College's mission and programs. Manage the entire grant process, from grant identification and application to grant reporting and monitoring. Work closely with internal program and division managers and college staff to ensure that grant objectives are met and that grant funding is used effectively and efficiently as well as collaborate with local, state and federal agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities
Support, identify, and research grant opportunities that align with the College's mission, academic programs, and support services.

Prepare and submit grant proposals and applications, including budgets and project timelines.

Develop and maintain relationships with grant-making organizations, government agencies, and other potential funders.

Manage state and local grant compliance, ensuring that grant requirements are met and that grant funds are used appropriately.

Provide guidance and support to program managers and staff on grant-related matters, including grant reporting and monitoring.

Develop and maintain grant tracking systems to ensure that grant reports are submitted on time and that grant information is up to date.

Maintain accurate and complete records of state and local grant activities, including grant applications, grant awards, and grant expenditures.

Attend grant-related conferences, meetings, and other events to stay informed about grant opportunities and best practices.

Communicate with discretion and use independent judgement in interpretation and execution of administrative guidelines and protocols relating to grant resources.

Monitor grant performance and provide regular reports to the Director of Development, Vice President of Workforce & Economic Development and Community Relations, and the Executive Leadership Team.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in non-profit management, education, human services, business, finance, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of five years of work experience in a grant-oriented organization preferred.

Strong writing and research skills, with the ability to write clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals.

Demonstrated use of technology and Microsoft Office applications required, especially Excel functions.

Must possess excellent problem resolution, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

Must possess ability to:

• Set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.
• Establish an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Ensure others contribute to organization strategies by focusing them on the most critical priorities, measure progress, and ensure accountability against those metrics.
• Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; show concern for all aspects of the job; accurately check processes and tasks; be watchful over a period of time.
• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjust effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach toward work.

Must embrace Mid-State’s core values of student centeredness, commitment, accountability, respect, integrity, and exceptional service.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; paid time off and holidays; flexible spending account; Wisconsin Retirement System; 403(b) and 457; employee assistance program; educational assistance; and employee wellness program.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.  You should have the following information available when completing an application:

• Contact information (addresses, phone numbers)
• Employment History
• Education
• Electronic copy of resume and transcripts

Application materials submitted via mail, fax, email, or in-person will not be considered.

Incomplete applications or applications noting "See Resume" will not be considered.

Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting July 29, 2025.  Applications received on or after July 29th may be considered in a secondary pool.

Please note that Mid-State’s main form of communication during the recruitment process is email.  In addition to receiving communications from email addresses with an @mstc.edu domain, you may receive emails from donotreply@invalidemail.com.  Please be sure to watch your inbox as well as junk, spam, and clutter folders.

Equal Opportunity
Mid-State Technical College, an equal opportunity employer and educator, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other applicable legislated categories, in its services, employment programs, and/or its educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admission, treatment, and access. Mid-State Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: VP-Human Resources, 32nd Street N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, Phone: 715-422-5325 or Email:aaeo@mstc.edu.

Optimize Your Online Application Experience
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• The following operating systems are currently supported:

Windows 7, 8 and 10, both 32-bit and 64-bit, as well as Mac OS 10.6 and greater.

If you experience issues in submitting your online application, please contact Human Resources at 715.422.5568.