Project Manager - Grants Management

Primary Location:

3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Work to support the acquisition and operations involved in the processing and management of internal and external grants.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research potential state and federal funding sources, including research into the eligibility criteria of potential grant opportunities.
• Support the development, writing and submission process for external grants.
• Monitor internal grant systems to ensure the systems are functioning efficiently and make suggestions for improvements as noted.
• Ensure processes for internal grant funding stay on track and communicate deadlines and milestones to evaluators and project teams.
• Produce periodic reports regarding both internal and external grants for appropriate leaders and committees as directed.
• Ensure all grant-related team members understand the scope of the project as well as their individual responsibilities.
• Develop an internal calendar of funding deadlines and provide regularly updated schedules with tasks to be completed and due dates.
• Develop and maintain files and records system for all internal and external grant funding projects, including grant timelines, submission and award tracking reports, interim project reports, meeting minutes, budgets, assessment reports and any other documentation identified.
• Communicate relevant information to all team members, such as changes in schedule dates, changes in project requirements, unexpected hitches, etc.
• Assist with compliance monitoring for objectives and accountability standards of internal and external grant projects.
• Serve as a resource for all project teams throughout the grant period.
• Prepare and present professional development opportunities for college employees regarding grants and proposal writing.
• Meet regularly with Director and Grant Management team to provide updates and tweak processes as needed.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of grant and project management
• Good time management and interpersonal skills in order to manage interdepartmental coordination
• Excellent written communication skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Project Management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and outside agencies
• Ability to research and seek out grant opportunities
• Ability to manage calendars and time schedules and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred

Experience working in Higher Education preferred.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

• This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$59,472.00

Hiring Maximum

$72,527.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.

04/11/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.