Salary: $63,988.00 - $105,763.00 Annually
Location : Dundalk, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 2026-054
Division: Institutional Advancement
Department: Grants Development
Opening Date: 07/07/2026

Class Description
This position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance in the administration of grant-funded initiatives for private, state, and federal grants.
Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive Grant Management System and compliance framework across the full grant lifecycle, ensuring adherence to sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Assists in the implementation of projects according to the original grant submission; understands the appropriate ways to modify the project with the project staff and funder; follows grant expenditures and anticipates potential problems with achieving milestones and expenditure schedules. The position is responsible for supervising a part-time grant-related position.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor's degree is required in higher education administration, finance, business, public policy/government, or a related field. A minimum of five years of post-award grant management experience is required. Grant Professional Certification, Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred. Experience working within higher education is preferred. Experience working with sponsored program grant management databases is preferred. One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.

For Best Consideration Please Apply By: July 29, 2026
Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Coordinate and oversee assigned functional processes within the College or Division to ensure efficient, consistent, and compliant operations.
2. Supervise and provide functional oversight to assigned staff, including setting expectations, monitoring work quality and timeliness, providing guidance and feedback, supporting professional development, and ensuring adherence to grant administration and compliance standards.
3. Monitor and ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable institutional standards, identifying issues and recommending improvements as needed.
4. Ensure the accurate maintenance and stewardship of departmental records and documentation, in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and audit requirements.
5. Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication, coordination, and issue resolution related to assigned functional responsibilities.
6. Represent the College and/or department in meetings, reviews, and professional activities related to grant administration and compliance, as required.
7. Prepare, analyze, and present reports and supporting documentation to inform leadership decision-making, compliance monitoring, and operational planning.

Position Specific Essential Duties

1. Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of externally funded grant projects, including pipeline development, proposal tracking, award management, compliance monitoring, and closeout, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and funding requirements.
2. Serve as the functional lead and administrator for the College's grant lifecycle management system, overseeing system configuration, workflow design, user access, and ongoing optimization to support pre-award and post-award activities.
3. Design, implement, and continuously improve automated workflows for proposal development, internal approvals, reporting, compliance monitoring, and grant modifications to increase efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
4. Establish and maintain centralized grants data governance, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of all grant-related data, documents, and records across the institution.
5. Develop and manage real-time dashboards, reports, and analytics to provide institutional leadership with visibility into grant pipelines, proposal status, financial performance, compliance risks, and program outcomes.
6. Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight to grant project managers and principal investigators throughout the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, implementation, reporting, and closeout.
7. Monitor grant performance and compliance through systematic review of milestones, deliverables, financial activity, and reporting requirements; identify risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
8. Lead internal compliance monitoring and audit readiness efforts, including conducting periodic reviews of grant-funded activities, maintaining audit trails, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200.
9. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and institutional stakeholders to integrate the grants management system with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, document management platforms), ensuring seamless data flow and reporting.
10. Oversee grant budget tracking and financial compliance, working closely with Grants Accounting to review expenditures for allowability, monitor cost share and matching requirements, and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
11. Coordinate subawards and external partnerships, including monitoring compliance, tracking performance, and maintaining required documentation within the grants management system.
12. Serve as the primary liaison to funding agencies, auditors, and external partners, supporting audits, site visits, and compliance reviews.
13. Advise institutional leadership on grant performance, funding trends, compliance risks, and strategic opportunities using system-generated data and analysis.
14. Maintain and update grants policies, procedures, and implementation manuals, incorporating system capabilities, regulatory changes, and best practices.
15. Support pre-award activities, including opportunity tracking, proposal development workflows, and budget review to enhance competitiveness and alignment with institutional strategy.
16. Provide functional leadership and training to faculty, staff, and administrators on the use of the grants management system, compliance requirements, and effective grants management practices.
17. Initiate and manage grant modifications, re-budgeting actions, and change requests through structured workflow and approval processes.
18. Supervises part-time and temporary staff, student employees, or consultants working on post-award projects in the Grants and Resource Development department as needed
19. Provide expert guidance and ongoing support to grant project directors and principal investigators, advising on grant requirements, implementation timelines, reporting obligations, budget management, and compliance expectations throughout the grant lifecycle.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical

• CIGNA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser

Prescription Drug Benefits:

• For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
• Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium

Mental Health
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000

FinancialTerm Life Insurance: MetLife

• Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum

• Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
• Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher's Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (7% contributory)

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities - 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
  The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Legal Services
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.
Work and FamilyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee's eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College's Educator's Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more "
McDaniel College has extended its Educator's Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.

Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.

The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.

Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!

Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience

• ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
• Check cashing with appropriate ID
• Free Parking
• Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

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Do you have a minimum of five years of post-award grant management experience?

• Yes
• No

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Is your degree in higher education administration, finance, business, pu