Grants Writer (#021794) Agency Director, Columbia (RICHLAND)

• SCDC is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented grants professional to coordinate and support the agency’s grant development and grant management activities.
• This position researches and identifies federal, state, and local funding opportunities that align with SCDC’s missions, programs and operational needs and develops comprehensive grant proposals, including narratives, budgets and supporting documentation, to secure funding.
• The position collaborates with SCDC leadership, divisions, institutions, project directors, financial accounting, general counsel, procurement, and external partners to assess funding needs, develop competitive proposals, prepare grant budgets, and ensure timely submission of applications.
• The position also provides ongoing technical assistance and support to project directors throughout the grant lifecycle, including expenditure tracking, procurement, budget monitoring, reporting amendments, and closeout activities.
• Grant writing must be in large grants.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 [email protected]

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and experience in contracts and grant administration activities.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree and ten (10) years experience in business administration or the social sciences and experience in contracts and grant administration activities.

Prefer five (5) years proven experience in formulating, writing, editing and submitting grant applications. The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.