WGVU Grant Writer

This position oversees grant funding opportunities that support WGVU goals and priorities in the areas of technology education IDEA programming community impact and other areas as they arise. This role serves as a liaison between WGVU the GVSU Office of Sponsored Programs University Institutional Advancement and GVSU Grants Accounting.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary range of $57500 - $67000 commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental life insurance generous employer retirement contributions wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties

Responsible for the grants administration process including researching potential funders evaluation of RFPs overseeing management of funded projects as well as tracking and reporting requirements. Write review and edit proposals to foundations and other potential funders. Identify manage and secure philanthropic gifts from private corporate and public foundations. Develop and maintain relationships with local state and federal funding agencies. Provide leadership for identifying qualifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding major foundation grant makers to increase gifts to WGVU. Work to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with foundation sector and community organizations. Serve as a liaison between WGVU the GVSU Office of Sponsored Programs University Institutional Advancement and GVSU Grants Accounting. Manage a portfolio of foundation donors and prospects. Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in related field.

• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of successful grant writing experience in nonprofit public broadcasting or educational setting.

• Proven experience in researching writing and administering grants.

• Ability to take initiative collaborate and use innovative techniques to prepare grant applications.

• Ability to design develop and implement funded projects.

• Ability to monitor budgets and expenditures to adhere to grant agreements.

• Ability to contribute to a work environment in which integrity collaboration respect and a strong work ethic are valued.

• Experience with various computer software applications (Microsoft Office Outlook Teams Raisers Edge/CRM etc).

• Commitment to WGVUs vision of diversity inclusion and equity.

• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work within a collaborative multiplatform culture and environment.

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism punctuality and work self-sufficiently with little direction when required.

• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including some nights weekends and holidays.

• Valid drivers license and ability to work on location as needed.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Masters degree.

Attach your cover letter and resume. Applications missing required documents may not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact Terri Kenney at . If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline:

Application closes September 7 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.