Coordinator, Grant Research and Project

SUMMARY

Grant Data Collection and Research

• Coordinates cross-institutional data collection processes related to grant key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Serves as the primary coordinator for data requests among cooperative partners and relevant university offices.
• Maintains grant records, data files, and reporting schedules.
• Prepares and summarizes data for grant reports and internal reviews.
• Researches best practices and emerging trends related to grant initiatives.
• Assists with evaluating and reporting on the impact of grant-funded activities.

Grant Operations & Communication

• Serves as a point of contact for grant-related communications among partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinates with university departments to support marketing, events, financial tracking, and compliance activities.
• Processes and track expenses related to grant programs and events.
• Supports Steering Committee meetings by preparing materials, tracking action items, and following up on assigned tasks.
• Maintains communication with the School of Ministry regarding grant activities and deadlines.

Reporting & Documentation

• Assists with the preparation of annual and semi-annual grant reports.
• Drafts, edits, and formats report content, data summaries, and supporting materials.
• Compiles required documentation and ensures reporting requirements are met.
• Monitors reporting deadlines and submission schedules.
• Supports the preparation of additional grant-related reports as needed.

Project Support

• Assists with tracking grant objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identifies and communicates project needs or concerns.
• Responds to grant-related information requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times.
• Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
• Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
• Adaptable/Flexibility – Ability to change or adjust to change.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.
• Establishes Trust – Gains the confidence of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, and vulnerable.
• Problem-solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others both departmentally and cross-functionally.
• Confidentiality – Maintains the necessary confidentiality and discretion required for the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.
• Ability to traverse campus and stairs
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.