Grants Specialist

Job Description
The Grant Specialist is on-site at the District Office and provides day-to-day administrative support to the Director of Grants and District Foundation. This is a support role assisting in various tasks involved in the grant lifecycle from gathering information for proposals through filing reports organizing award records and basic financial support. Excellent benefits package: Administrative salaried staff receive Paid time off annually starting at 20 days of vacation 14 days sick 2 days of personal addition to paid holidays off including a week in December. Summer Fridays off shift rotation for those positions that require daily coverage Retirement plan with 9.44% employer contribution ( IPERS or TIAA option) employees contribute 6.29% plus additional retirement options Health vision and dental coverage Employer paid & voluntary Life insurance Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents Flexible Spending Account options Professional development and education reimbursement benefits State employee discounts for cell phones hotels museums etc. Employee Assistance Program To be considered for this position applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. EICC is unable to sponsor employment visas.

Physical Demands
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional standing walking bending and lifting of materials up to 20 pounds may be required. The position requires verbal communication manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform assigned duties.

Required Qualifications
Associates degree in business administration public administration or a related field One year of administrative experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word and Outlook and comfort learning grants management and financial software Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and donor information Comfortable working under direction and following established procedures and templates

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business administration public administration or a related field preferred Grant nonprofit or higher education experience preferred Community College development experience preferred

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