As our Director of Grants, Greater U.S., you will lead our grants management team to secure and manage funding from foundations, corporations, and government entities. Your primary focus will be on crafting compelling proposals and reports to support College Track’s mission and annual fundraising goals.
Day to day, you will lead the development and execution of the organization’s grant proposal strategy while supervising a team of. Grant Writers to ensure high-quality proposals and reports. You will also manage grant systems, collaborate with the Philanthropy Operations team to optimize Salesforce, gather information from central departments for funder reports, ensure compliance with grant guidelines, and conduct annual interviews with Executive Site Directors and Program Leads to align on performance metrics and gather qualitative data.
To thrive in this role, you must have experience in writing successful grant proposals and managing grants, along with proven leadership in supervising and developing a team. Additionally, you should possess exceptional writing and communication skills for creating clear, persuasive proposals, as well as strong organizational skills with a demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects.
Interested? Keep reading.
College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree and a life of choice, opportunity, and power. We are a values-first organization, placing commitment, passion, joy, authenticity, and excellence at the center of everything we do across our 12 sites.
You’ll know the Director of Grants is the right fit for you if…
- You have a passion for securing and managing funding to support educational programs.
- You are an experienced manager and have coached others
- You have a proven track record in grants management.
- You bring strong strategic development skills and an ability to use data for decision-making.
- You excel at staying focused and delivering excellent outcomes despite challenges.
- You are excited to work a hybrid schedule of 4 times/month.
As a passionate member of College Track’s team, you would be provided access to extensive benefits centered around three core areas of wellness: health care, work-life balance, and financial security. We believe time off is essential to success and provide up to 27 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation) in addition to 28 paid office closure and holiday days in your first year of employment. Learn more about benefits here (bit.ly/JpBs22) and learn more about the role by viewing the full job description here (bit.ly/3B4p18s).
This person can be based in any of our College Track regions.
D.C., Oakland, Los Angeles
This position is full-time, exempt, with a full compensation range of $97,600 - $146,400, with the exact compensation depending on experience. As a new staff member, you can expect an offer between $119,560 - $126,880 to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time at College Track.
Sacramento & New Orleans
This position is full-time, exempt, with a full compensation range of $92,720 - $139,080, with the exact compensation depending on experience. As a new staff member, you can expect an offer between $113,582 - $120,536 to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time at College Track.
Denver Metro
This position is full-time, exempt, with a full compensation range of $87,840 - $131,760, with the exact compensation depending on experience. As a new staff member, you can expect an offer between $107,604 - $114,192 to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time at College Track.
How To Apply
We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application form and upload your resume. A cover letter is required.
College Track is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. We strongly encourage all to apply.
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