Associate Director of Grants and Contracts

Job overview

Compensation is $5–$0 per year. The Associate Director of Grants and Contracts role is onsite in Norfolk, NE. The position supports grant activities for Northeast Community College and the Northeast Community College Foundation. The associate director coordinates administrative and operational work across the grant lifecycle, from funding research and proposal submission through records, reporting, and post-award administration. The role helps the Director, project directors, compliance accounting, and college personnel manage documentation, timelines, and communication for externally funded projects.

What you'll do

• Research funding opportunities
• support proposal preparation and submission
• manage grant records and deadlines
• coordinate reporting and post-award administration
• coordinate grant documentation, systems, timelines, and internal communication
• support the Director, project directors, Grants Compliance Accountant, and college personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director of grants and contracts

norfolk ne

northeast community college

grant administration

funding research

proposal preparation

grant records

deadline tracking

reporting coordination

post-award administration

higher education

bachelor's degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• College-paid health insurance premiums
• college-paid employee dental premiums
• life and long-term disability insurance
• vision plan options
• up to 9.5% matching on a 403(b) retirement plan
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending plans
• generous leave package.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required; one to three years of experience; grant, sponsored-program, contract, or externally funded project experience is preferred.

About the employer

Northeast Community College is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.