North East Association for Institutional Research

Grants Writer

Employer Info:

Central Connecticut State University

https://www.ccsu.edu/hr/administrative/faculty/management

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment as a full-time Institutional Research Specialist. We seek applicants who thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail, excellent project management skills, and a desire to leverage large data bases in support of student success and institutional effectiveness.
Job Name
Grants Writer
Posting Date
12/23/2025
Brief Description
Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment as a full-time Grants Writer. We seek applicants who have a strong record of securing government and philanthropic funding, with excellent skills in writing, project management, budgeting, organization, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners to successfully fund institutional priorities. Currently, funding priorities include supporting the Workforce and Innovation Hub, the Central Community Health Education Clinic, and opportunities to increase workforce readiness.

Foundationally, the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment collaborates with offices from all divisions within the university to improve institutional effectiveness and to secure funding for priority projects. The Office also contributes significantly to institutional accreditation (New England Commission on Higher Education, NECHE), strategic planning, assessment of student learning, as well as standard state and federal reporting.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
New Britain, CT 06050, United states
How to Apply
Use the following link to apply: https://www.ccsu.edu/hr/administrative/faculty/management

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the documents listed below by January 26, 2026 for full consideration; position will remain open until filled.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email address, telephone number, and professional relationship (supervisor, work colleague, etc.).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.
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Job Details
Position Profile
Responsible for securing and managing grant funding in support of institution-wide priorities by conducting needs analysis, grant research, proposal development, grant applications, and grant reporting, in partnership with university administration, faculty and community stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to:
 
  1. Meeting with funding agencies, as necessary, to identify and secure grant opportunities.
  2. Coordinating with faculty, staff, and subject matter experts to identify grant opportunities in support of institution-wide priorities.
  3. Writing grant applications and reports, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to secure funding aligned with university goals.
  4. Assisting in budget planning and coordinating grants to build a cohesive and sustainable funding network and ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
  5. Developing strategies for revision and re-submission of failed applications/proposals to other grant-funding agencies.
 
Applicant Evaluative Criteria
Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:
 
Education:
All applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
 
Experience and Training:
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in grant writing with a strong portfolio of successful five and six figure proposals supporting higher education and/or nonprofits.
  • Documented ability to interact with senior-level executives and establish partnerships within the community, regional businesses, or institutions of higher education.
  • Excellent written and oral communication to facilitate persuasive narratives.
  • Experience in interpreting and responding to NOFOs (Notices of Funding Opportunity) from federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, Department of Education, etc.) and the private sector.
  • Must be detail oriented, have excellent project management skills and be able to work under tight deadlines and difficult time constraints
 
Ideal Candidate – Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Six (6) years of experience securing grants from foundation, state, and federal agencies.
  • Demonstrated track record of success in obtaining grants.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply resilience and creativity in approaching complex problems.
  • Strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to relate and work collegially, constructively, and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, groups and individuals, as well as the ability to work independently.
 
Credentials and/or experience comparable to the above may also be considered.
 
Note: Professional experience does not include student worker or student intern experience at the undergraduate level. Experience as a Graduate Assistant or Graduate Intern in a university or college setting or its equivalent shall serve as relevant experience and training and be prorated appropriately.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Grants Writer is compensated at the Administrator IV salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement (starting salary: $81,784).

For more information, please visit SUOAF.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.