via Remote Rocketship
$70K - 120K a year
Lead grant proposal development and submission, manage client relationships, conduct analyses of grants, and support business development in a higher education consulting context.
Bachelor's degree, experience in higher education grants management or related fields, team leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
Job Description: • Review, draft, and submit grant proposals and supporting contracts. • Work closely with University Staff to support pre-award and post-award functions • Develop relationships with University Staff and Principal Investigators • Demonstrate subject matter expertise related to the operating environment of major business functions across a university • Provides leadership to both consulting and client personnel to identify, quantify, and implement strategic recommendations • Lead the development and implementation of surveys, interview questionnaires and client presentation deliverables • Conduct comprehensive analyses and application of federal, state, local, and private grants • Submit funding applications based on client specifications and funding-specific requirements • Track submission negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely processing of all grants and contracts • Lead team efforts in developing solutions to client challenges across major business functions • Support new business development • Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences, including C-suite client leadership Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree • Experience in Higher Education grants management, accounting, finance and/or management consulting. • Experience working with Higher Education Institutions or Non-Profits. • Ability to work collaboratively in a project team • Demonstrates ability to stay current in certifications, training and industry trends and practices • Embraces entrepreneurial spirit in work through recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities to improve the organization • Ability to recognize personal skills, abilities, limitations, and strengths, taking appropriate action to pursue developmental activities to strengthen skills and experience • Effective written and verbal communications a must, with presentation experience • Experience with managing and leading teams Benefits: • Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs • 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO) • Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting • Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us • A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
This job posting was last updated on 11/24/2025