<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Grants Specialist to join our client's team in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a contract opportunity with the ability to earn a permanent seat for the right person! You will be part of a team that leads the full grant lifecycle—identifying funding sources, crafting competitive proposals, managing timelines, and coordinating submissions from idea to award.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborating with internal resource development and foundation staff to align public and private funding opportunities with institutional priorities.</li><li>Researching, interpreting, sharing, pursuing, developing, submitting, and supporting the implementation of grant opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.</li><li>Assisting with planning, developing, writing, and editing grant proposals, including narrative and budget components.</li><li>Coordinating with internal and external partners to gather, analyze, and present data needed for grant applications.</li><li>Supporting and implementing institutional grant development processes that address strategic needs and priorities.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records of submitted and awarded grant proposals.</li><li>Serving as a point of contact and institutional representative in communications with funding agencies.</li><li>Participating in committees, workgroups, or projects as assigned.</li><li>Performing related duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>