National Campus/Institutional Advancement
and External Affairs (IAEA)
P.O. Box 159
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the incumbent is to perform the following duties:
Research: Identify funding opportunities and new program areas that match COM-FSM Mission Statement and institutional priorities; Research grant programs and plans; Research grant opportunities and developing database lists of potential funding sources; Preparation: Compile and write grants to corporate foundations, private foundations and government funding sources; Assist in the development of standardize text to be included in database for easy retrieval and updating as appropriate; Edit draft application for accuracy, completeness and clarity; Coordinate and plan funding activities, including the prioritization, planning and scheduling of activities to guide program efficiency and effectiveness. Communication: Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project funding strategies; Report upcoming government, corporate and foundations grants; Grant Administration: Will interact with granting agencies and advise President, Vice Presidents, Deans through Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree in English

Bachelor degree in English or related field from a US accredited college with two years of successful work experience in the field of assignment. Master’s degree preferred. Knowledge of: grant application process and grant writing; excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to: work under pressure; gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of data; plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects. Experience: successful writing two or more grants, working in a fast pace environment with multiple projects with great success. Excellent organization skills. Experience and knowledge of organization and administrative practices in an educational setting or institution is preferred. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.

Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters under six months old;
6. Valid driver’s license; and
7. Police/court clearance under 6 months old.

 

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

                                                Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei  FM  96941

 (U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2018 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.