Professional Expert-Grants

The District is seeking a Professional Expert – Grants to provide specialized professional expertise in support of a specific, limited-term grant or specially funded project. This assignment is intended to provide professional knowledge and technical expertise that is not otherwise available through existing classified, faculty, or student employee classifications. 

This position is temporary, employed on an as-needed basis, and is not intended to replace or duplicate classified or academic work. 

Scope of Assignment

Under the direction of Vice President of Academic Services, duties may include: 

Providing specialized technical expertise related to grant development, coordination, or post-award support 

Assisting with grant narratives, budgets, timelines, and required documentation 

Supporting compliance, reporting, and monitoring requirements for funded projects 

Coordinating with administrators, faculty, and staff to gather programmatic and fiscal information related to grants 

Preparing summaries, reports, and supporting materials related to grant activities 

Duties are limited to non-academic, professionally ancillary activities and do not include instruction, counseling, or other academic services. 

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated professional expertise in grants, grant writing, grant administration, or grant-funded projects 

Specialized education, training, licensure, certification, and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment 

Ability to apply professional judgment and technical knowledge to a limited-term project 

Conditions of Employment 

Temporary, at-will employment on an as-needed basis 

Assignment is tied to a specific project with defined start and end dates 

Employment may not exceed 38.5 weeks in a fiscal year, inclusive of all temporary service, unless an AP-authorized exception applies 

Assignment is contingent upon funding and Board approval 

Professional Experts are not eligible for health benefits, paid leave, or holidays 

Concurrent employment as a Professional Expert is not permitted with short-term, substitute, or student employment 

Adjunct faculty may be concurrently employed as a Professional Expert only with CHRO approval and within load limitations 

Compensation

Compensation will be paid at the appropriate hourly rate in accordance with the District’s Professional Expert Rate Schedule and only for actual hours worked.