Grant Manager Position Announcement The Greater Texas Foundation
The Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) is a 501(c)(3) Texas public charity headquartered in Bryan, Texas. Bryan/College Station, Texas is home to one of the country’s largest and most prestigious research institutions—Texas A&M University. It is a vibrant community that features an abundance of athletic events and arts activities. Bryan/College Station is located approximately 90 miles northwest of Houston. The Bryan/College Station area has a population of approximately 145,000. Additional information about the Bryan/College Station community can be found at www.bryan-collegestation.org. Although GTF was chartered in 2001, it has a much longer history in the Bryan/College Station community and indeed the State of Texas. GTF emerged from an organization founded in 1980 as the Southeast Texas Higher Education Authority. The foundation’s assets grew significantly in 2005, and the foundation’s board hired its first executive director in 2006. GTF’s focus is education with an emerging focus on improving math and science education in the state. Employment with the foundation presents a number of interesting opportunities—among them: to assist in shaping and establishing the foundation’s processes and procedures; to develop programs; to be part of a small and dynamic staff committed to serving the State of Texas and enhancing the state’s educational standing. The foundation’s total assets are now approximately $220 million, and it is envisioned that within 2-3 years the foundation could award up to $8-10 million in grants per year. More information about the foundation is available at: www.greatertexasfoundation.org. The Greater Texas Foundation seeks an exceptionally qualified individual with nonprofit experience to serve as its grant manager. The successful candidate will be the foundation’s first grant manager. Consequently, the foundation seeks an experienced and knowledgeable professional to participate in planning, establishing strategy, and launching communication efforts with external constituencies. Additional start up responsibilities include formalizing a grant management process; selecting grant management software; and developing reporting, financial, evaluation, assessment and monitoring and compliance processes. Ongoing responsibilities will include overall responsibility for the grant management process, interface with board committees (especially the Charitable Activities Committee), staff training related to grant management and compliance, communication with grant recipients, and serving as a point of contact for applicants. Qualifications that will be considered for this position include: a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) and 5 years of progressively increasing responsibilities in nonprofit work (grant management preferred). demonstrated ability to successfully work with or collaborate with other nonprofit organizations. professional/career development that demonstrates appropriate preparation for the responsibilities of the position. excellent knowledge of database software and Microsoft Office applications. excellent oral and written communication skills (strong writing skills highly preferred). demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems. ability to be proactive, flexible, and work independently and as part of a team. strong organizational skills; detail orientation with the ability to work on multiple projects with overlapping and conflicting deadlines; ability to prioritize work at hand. demonstrated good judgment with the ability to act independently within foundation guidelines. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with background and experience. The foundation offers an excellent benefits package (medical/dental insurance, life/disability insurance, pension plan, and generous earned time off). Applicants should apply by sending a resume, the names and contact information of three references, and a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s background and experience relate to the advertised responsibilities and qualifications. The review of applications will begin March 26, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is vacant and available immediately. Application materials should be sent to: Dr. Wynn Rosser, Executive Director The Greater Texas Foundation P.O. Box 5409 Bryan, Texas 77805 or fax to: 979-774-9178 or email to: jobs@greatertexasfoundation.org