Grants Development Coordinator – Pre-Award
Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, Wisconsin
Full-time | Professional Staff | Exempt
Salary: $63,499–$65,628 annually
Help turn Gateway’s priorities into competitive grant proposals that expand opportunities for students and communities.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Grants, this position researches funding opportunities, evaluates eligibility and alignment with institutional priorities, and coordinates the development and submission of competitive, compliant grant proposals.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate proposal timelines, project design, narratives, budgets, supporting documents, internal approvals, and submissions.
• Collaborate with College departments and external partners to develop project goals, measurable objectives, evaluation plans, and sustainability strategies.
• Research, collect, and interpret institutional, workforce, demographic, and program-outcome data to support proposals.
• Interpret funding announcements and requirements; review proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support budget development with Finance and program personnel.
• Maintain grant-development records, track opportunities and submissions, and prepare reports.
• Provide grant-development guidance, tools, and technical assistance to project teams.
• Coordinate award handoff documentation and recommend process improvements.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of experience developing, implementing, and coordinating grant programs, including successful grant application or proposal development.
• Experience conducting research and data collection and extracting, organizing, and interpreting information from databases, reports, or other structured sources.
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative data in proposals, reports, and planning.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with data management, spreadsheets, word processing, and online grant-submission systems.
Applications received before November 15, 2026, will receive priority consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted through November 29, 2026.
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Visa sponsorship is not available. Schedule flexibility may include evening and weekend hours.
Gateway is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids are available. Contact [email protected] for application assistance.
