Dist Supv Grants Admin_Grants Administratio(1961600)
About The Position
Responsible for developing and submitting grant applications to federal, state, foundation, and local funding agencies to support programs that improve student achievement and educator effectiveness. The position researches public and private funding sources for alignment with the District Strategic Plan, identifies funding sources to target, prepares proposals and applications, and works with staff districtwide to align proposals with District priorities and facilitate submission. The role also supports grant program reporting, prepares grant-related School Board agenda items, contributes to professional learning in project development, proposal writing, and grant management, and manages departmental communications concerning grant availability. The work is performed primarily indoors and involves sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience in grant administration, grant management, or grant coordination.
- Proficient word processing and spreadsheet skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Supervise development, writing, and submission of grant applications for federal, state, foundation, and local funding opportunities.
- Research grant opportunities and assist District personnel with developing grant applications.
- Communicate with funders to obtain clarification and guidance that supports competitive applications.
- Develop and oversee application-completion schedules to ensure timely submission.
- Prepare correspondence and required documents in response to inquiries from funding agencies and the public.
- Facilitate partnership grant proposals and coordinate connections between District personnel and external partners, including school districts, higher education institutions, community-based organizations, and national organizations.
- Identify and establish relationships with foundations and corporations that fund public school educational initiatives.
- Support grant programmatic reporting requirements.
- Prepare School Board agenda items related to grants.
- Support professional learning sessions in project development, grant proposal writing, and grant management.
- Manage departmental outbound communications, including website updates or social media accounts, concerning available grants.
- Perform other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
