| Location | North Canton, OH |
| Salary | $74,747–$97,172 Per Year |
Director of Strategic Grants
Salary
$74,747.00 - $97,172.00 Annually
Location
Stark State College - Main Campus (North Canton)
Job Type
Full Time Staff (Exempt)
Job Number
202600147
Division
Marketing, Advancement, & Partnerships
Department
Strategic Grants
Opening Date
10/05/2026
Closing Date
10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Stark State College is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Grant Development professional to lead the College's grant development efforts and support strategic initiatives across the institution. This position plays a vital role in identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive grant proposals, and building partnerships that connect available resources with the College's strategic priorities and community needs. The successful candidate will oversee grant activities from opportunity identification and proposal development through award implementation, reporting, and compliance, while serving as a key resource to faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
Salary Range: $74,747.00 - $97,172.00 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is an exempt, 240-day contract.
Location: Main Campus, North Canton.
Who We Are:
The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success for both our employees and our students is the result.
You'll Be a Great Fit If:
If you're a strategic thinker and an exceptional writer who enjoys turning ideas and community needs into compelling opportunities for impact this role is for you. You bring strong research, project management, and relationship-building skills to guide teams through the grant process, from the initial concept to successful proposal submission and beyond. You're equally comfortable working independently, collaborating across the College, and building relationships with funders and community partners to advance the College's mission and strategic goals.
Typical Responsibilities Include:
Develop and manage the College's annual grant development agenda by researching public and private funding opportunities aligned with institutional and community needs.
Lead faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners through grant development, including project design, research, writing, editing, budgets, timelines, and required documentation.
Oversee pre- and post-award activities, working with project managers and principal investigators on implementation, reporting, budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and other grant requirements.
Prepare and submit grant applications, reports, and related materials while ensuring compliance with funder requirements and College policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the College's grants portfolio, maintaining relationships with funding agencies, consultants, and internal and external partners.
Maintain accurate grant records, project files, reporting schedules, and grants office procedures while monitoring compliance requirements.
Lead continuous improvement of grants processes and practices to strengthen efficiency, increase funding opportunities, and advance the College's strategic goals.
Supervise the full-time grant writer role and support Foundation and Advancement initiatives and other projects that contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College.
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To be Considered Youll Need:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, Technical Writing, English, or a related field.
At least five years of professional writing experience, including three to five years of grant writing experience.
Experience with public and private grant development, proposal preparation, grant administration, or a related field.
Familiarity with community colleges, including their missions, programs, services, administrative structures, and community partnerships preferred.
Experience with comprehensive planning or related institutional planning processes is a plus.
Click Here to View Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect from Stark State College:
Full-time employees can expect excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program
The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them - and you.
We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply.
In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates, Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools, such as Humanly (formerly Qualifi) and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.
Humanly (formerly Qualifi) is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.
Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.
Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.
Please note: Candidates selected for employment must either reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio.
Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.
Medical Benefits
In-Network Deductible Amount:
Individual $350
Family $700
Co-insurance (PPO - in network) 90%
Maximum Out-of-Pocket Amount for In-Network Providers:
Individual $1,400
Family $2,800
Flexible Spending Account Program (FSA)Optional - Health & Dependent Care
Dental Benefits
Calendar Year Maximum Benefit $3,000 per person
Orthodontic Lifetime Maximum Benefit $2,000 per person
Calendar Year Deductible Amount:
Individual $25
Family $75
Co-Payment (after the deductible amount is satisfied):
Basic Restorative Services 80% of R & C
Major Restorative Services 80% of R & C
Orthodontic Services. 60% of R & C
Vision Benefits
Eye Exams One regular eye exam in a rolling 12-month period, covered at 100%
Lenses One pair in a rolling 12 month period
Single Vision $75 allowance per pair
Bifocal $100 allowance per pair
Trifocal $125 allowance per pair
Lenticular $200 allowance per pair
Frames
Frames frequency limit 1 every rolling 24 months, $170 allowance
Retirement Benefits
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohios public employees and their families. OPERS is available to all staff Members. The College contributes 14% of the employees wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 10%.
State Teachers Retirement System
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohios public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employees wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit.
Alternative Retirement Plan
Faculty and staff may elect the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) in lieu of one of the state plans.
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Accounts
Stark State College offers supplemental, voluntary savings options to help faculty and staff plan for retirement. Most employees are eligible to participate in the 403(b) and 457(b). These plans allow you to enhance your retirement savings through voluntary pre-tax (state and federal only) contributions to a Tax-Deferred Account (403(b) plan) and Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) plan).
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
$50,000 (PAID by College)
Voluntary Supplemental Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Up to $60,000 (optional - employee paid)
Time Off
Sick Days 1.25 days/month
Holidays 13 paid days per fiscal year
Personal Days 3 paid days per fiscal year
Educational Assistance
Tuition Assistance Employee (after 1-year of service)
Instructional Fees (Stark State tuition) Employee & Dependents
Reciprocal Enrollment Agreement (KSU Stark) Employee
Wellness
Employee Assistance Program Employee & Family
Fitness Center Privileges (KSU Stark) Employee
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This role requires at least five years of professional writing experience, including three to five years of grant writing experience. Please briefly explain how you meet those requirements.
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Employer Stark State College (OH)
Address 6200 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, Ohio, 44720
Phone 330-494-6170
Website http://www.starkstate.edu