Cornell College is accepting applications for a full-time Grant Writer. This position has primary responsibility for cultivating and soliciting selected corporate, governmental, as well as private foundations.

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A schedule. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, cultivate, and solicit major philanthropic commitments with highly competitive proposals to support the mission and strategic goals of Cornell College.
• Monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals, and manage proposal submissions.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead the preparation of highly-competitive proposals for major grants to government entities to support the mission and strategic goals of Cornell College.
• Also, monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals, and manage proposal submissions.
• Maintain contact with corporate and foundation representatives from the organizations that have supported the College in the past, or may support the College in the future.
• Work with the Advancement office to coordinate and maintain high-quality cultivation as well as stewardship processes for active corporate and foundation donors.
• In addition, ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships.
• Also, maintain eligibility for future awards by writing and submitting all required reports for grants and awards and maintaining detailed records of prospecting and solicitation activities.
• Moreover, coordinate with the Grants and Compliance Manager and Business and Enterprise Services.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree
• minimum of 3-5 years in project management and grant writing.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to manage large and complex projects in a college setting.
• Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing
• Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve goals.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals.
• In addition, owns the ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects
• Also owns the ability to complete them promptly with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments and awards from corporations, foundations, as well as governmental entities.

Application Process

The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell’s online application system.