Director of Institutional Grants

Responsible for ensuring Iowa Western is in compliance and meeting all deliverables for grants: federal, state, local and private. Provides oversight and management of grant processes from development to application, implementation, regulation and follow up. 

• Demonstrate IWCCâ??s core mission, vision and values
• Align grant efforts with institutional priorities
• Collaborate to determine grant funding strategies and opportunities
• Oversee pre-award activities including the supervision of the Grants Specialist 
• Develop and modify policies/procedures/systems in accordance with government regulations and organizational needs and objectives
• Oversee approved funding contracts to ensure that documentation and reporting requirements are met prior to due dates
• Keep a schedule of grant renewal dates, reporting dates, and new grant due dates
• Collaborate with Grants Accountant to certify fiscal compliance
• Work with Program Managers to conduct regular desk reviews 
• Attend shared governance, committee meetings, and workgroups as necessary
• Maintain annual registrations and memberships imperative to grant applications and compliance
• Serve primary resource for grant inquiries and lead efforts to educate and inform internal stakeholders 
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelorâ??s degree, plus 5 years of experience in an applicable role; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong research and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and government employees. 
• ·Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

• Positive attitude and ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
• Ability to make decisions in matter of importance
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

• The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.