Position: Executive Director, Grants Leadership and Development
Department: Advancement & Government Affairs
Type of Position: Full-time Salaried
Exemption Status: Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $99,489-$132,209 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Position Summary: Provide strategic leadership and management regarding Johnson County Community College's (JCCC’s) pursuit, implementation, and compliance of grants.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a Master's degree
- 3-5 years of professional experience with Grants management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong track record of success in Grants acquisition and compliance
- Strong track record of leadership in collaborative settings
- Professional experience in a Higher Education setting
- Strong communication and writing skills
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to Grants Leadership & Development staff in daily operations. Implement disciplinary actions as needed. Coach team members through issues or escalations. Oversee training development and delivery and provide advisement regarding grant-related matters.
- Measure and evaluate the performance of team members across the department. Establish clearly defined goals, objectives, responsibilities, competencies, and development plans for employees. Lead in a way that continuously promotes collaboration, innovation, and efficiency.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive grant development strategy aligned with the JCCC’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Ensure continued compliance within the department regarding grant requirements, regulations, and reporting deadlines.
- Oversee approximately 35-45 grant projects annually and work with the project leads to ensure that outcomes are achieved, timelines are met, and project expenditures are allowable from the launch of the grant through closeout. Facilitate the administration of grant contracts, agreements, and sub-awards. Monitor projects to ensure that each is implemented according to plan. Serve as the designated representative with delegated signature authority that commits JCCC in matters related to grant proposals, award documents, and reports.
- Oversee the development of competitive grant proposals to ensure they align with the JCCC’s strategic goals and can be implemented upon award. Manage staff to ensure grants are developed according to funder guidelines and aligned with JCCC policies while meeting the project leads’ needs.
- Oversee communication with internal partners and stakeholders (i.e., accounting, legal, HR, purchasing, accounts payable, and institutional research) to ensure smooth implementation when a grant is awarded.
- Establish and maintain procedures and guidelines for grant management, compliance, and reporting. Provide training and guidance to grantees regarding development, submission, management, and compliance for grant proposals and awards.
- Oversee compliance with fiscal, programmatic, and data reporting as required by the granting agency and JCCC policies. Submit accurate reports and other deliverables to granting agencies. Troubleshoots issues and concerns that arise during projects.
- Correspond with federal, state, and private foundation funders if programmatic or budget modifications are required to complete projects.
- Develop and lead strategy development for internal marketing efforts that grow JCCC’s grants portfolio.
- Meet regularly with Vice Presidents, Deans, and other campus leaders to understand needs, develop strategies, and set priorities regarding grant opportunities. Provide monthly grant reports, annual presentations, and summaries of grant performance and outcomes to the Board of Trustees.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with grant-making organizations, government agencies, and other potential funders. Collaborate with JCCC leadership and faculty to enhance partnerships with external stakeholders.
*Other duties as assigned.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume and cover letter.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Benefits Category
For Full‑time Employees:
- Health insurance with some employer paid options.
- Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
- Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
- Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
- 14 days of paid holidays
- Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
- Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
- And many more!
Additional Incentives:
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
- Snow days
- Professional development funding and training opportunities
- Mentorship program
- Recognition and awards programs
- Employee wellness programs
About JCCC:
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success
Equal Employment Opportunity:
JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure:
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.
