Staff Associate/Grants Coordinator

The Grants Coordinator (GC) will coordinate and execute a comprehensive grants program for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) from public, private, and corporate funding sources. The GC will maintain a comprehensive prospect and funding source database; disseminate information about funding opportunities to the College community; independently write as well as assist members of the College community in writing grant funding proposals; coordinate follow-through on all grants as the liaison between the College and respective governmental and private funders. In addition, the GC will work closely with the Chief Government Relations Officer to help ensure the success of an integrated approach to cultivation and solicitation activities. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Work with the CGRO to develop and execute a plan for comprehensive research of corporate, private foundation, and government agency grant opportunities.
• Prepare and conduct final reviews of funding application/proposal packages to ensure accuracy and adherence to funder guidelines, federal, state, and College policies, and submission by required deadlines.
• Assist with management, reporting, and closeout of grant activities.
• Develop and manage a caseload of active grant proposals.
• Engage volunteers, deans, faculty, and other administrators in the grant development process.
• Provide an easily accessible grants funding digest and other grants office communications.
• Set up monthly alert notifications for faculty and staff based on academic subject, activities, and/or funding sponsor.
• Meet regularly with Finance personnel to ensure fiscal integrity of funded program through budget encumbrances, revisions and amendments, program extensions, submission of required reports and other activities.
• Under the supervision of the CGRO, develop and execute a plan to increase grant funding from private foundations.
• Work with the Advancement Operations team to enhance the departmental database with relevant grant funder information.
• Assist in the short and long-range planning efforts for foundation giving prospects.
• Support and provide assistance to colleagues in the Advancement Division, as appropriate.
• Serve as an effective and well-informed representative of MCLA
• Participate in College and community events/activities, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CGRO.

• Education: bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years of grant development experience required; 2 or more preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and technical skills with the ability to multi-task, paying close attention to details while meeting required deadlines.
• Problem-solving, research and analytical skills.
• Relationship-building skills and ability to interface with faculty, administrators, and trustees.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

There is an option for up to 100% remote work with this position.

This is a full-time benefited position in the APA bargaining unit. Annual salary range is $47,000 - $53,000.



Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts strongly encourages employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  The Centers for Disease Control recommendation is that everyone aged 6 and up should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they've received any original COVID-19 vaccines.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Joe DaSilva, Vice President of Administration and Finance.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.  

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. 

Camie Pratt

Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer 

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247 

Titleix@mcla.edu 

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights  

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424  

Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172  

OCR.Boston@ed.gov