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Salary: $68,500.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location : Auburn Hills Campus
Job Type: Management Staff Non-Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202400289
Division: Economic & Workforce Dev Svcs
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Shift Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Summary of Purpose
Responsible for researching, writing, monitoring, and compliance reporting on a range of federal, state, and other grants (i.e., Department of Labor Employment Training Administration, State, and County sources). This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. This is a hybrid position.
Typical Duties
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:
1. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations prescribed by the grantor.
2. Monitors interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines.
3. Monitors, inputs, reviews, and approves grant data in applicable reporting systems.
4. Performs timely submission of grant applications, proposals, and reports; develops and adjusts associated budget, coordination of budgeted funds, screening, and processing requests from expenditures, ensuring timely submissions for reimbursement.
5. Assists in evaluating fiscal administration of grant programs.
6. Serves as liaison with principals and other departments on grant related issues.
7. Researches grant opportunities, writing and coordinating the preparation and timely submission of grant applications, application amendments, budget transfers, and other details.
8. Preforms other related tasks, as assigned.
9. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.
Knowledge and Skills Required
• Knowledge of grant processing including accounting and financial reporting
• Proficient in the use of financial management software to include spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local government laws and regulations regarding grant administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills including ability to synthesize information and distill to a succinct and compelling form
• Ability to work effectively across a broad spectrum of staff
Minimum Education and Experience
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Communication/English, Accounting, or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience with grant writing/management. Experience with Perkins grants and experience in educational settings preferred.
We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!
OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.
See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
  • Free preventive services on every plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

• TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.
Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
  • Free preventive services on every plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*
Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees

*Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.
Contact Information:
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What is your experience working directly with grants, and what type (federal, state, private, etc.)?
02
How many years of direct grant management experience do you have?

• Less than one (1) year
• + One (1) year
• + Two (1) years
• + Three (3) years or more

03
What is your expected salary? Please note our salary range as listed in the job posting.
Required Question