Grants Specialist

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Grants Specialist to join our client's team in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a contract opportunity with the ability to earn a permanent seat for the right person! You will be part of a team that leads the full grant lifecycle—identifying funding sources, crafting competitive proposals, managing timelines, and coordinating submissions from idea to award. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Collaborating with internal resource development and foundation staff to align public and private funding opportunities with institutional priorities.

Researching, interpreting, sharing, pursuing, developing, submitting, and supporting the implementation of grant opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.

Assisting with planning, developing, writing, and editing grant proposals, including narrative and budget components.

Coordinating with internal and external partners to gather, analyze, and present data needed for grant applications.

Supporting and implementing institutional grant development processes that address strategic needs and priorities.

Maintaining accurate records of submitted and awarded grant proposals.

Serving as a point of contact and institutional representative in communications with funding agencies.

Participating in committees, workgroups, or projects as assigned.

Performing related duties as needed.