Grant Specialist

S R INTERNATIONAL INC • Phoenix, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

• Promote the science of reading and ensure collaboration and coordination among
• literacy activities in birth-5years old, K-5, 6-12.
• Manage activities required by the Arizona Comprehensive Literacy State
• Development (CLSD) grant activities
• Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position
• Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO.
Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. - AS A REMINDER - Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made.
Cover Letter and R2R required with submission. If these are not attached, the candidate will be rejected.

Requirements

• Knowledge in Adult learning styles
• Knowledge in Science of Reading, Evidence based Literacy practices
• Knowledge in Fiscal management and budget preparation
• Knowledge in Standard accounting principles and procurement
• Knowledge in High-quality ECE programming, as well as implementation to provide assistance to programs with implementing the structural elements of high-quality programming
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, data and/or finance field, a related field, or equivalent working experience to substitute for the degree
• Minimum two years’ experience providing professional development, coaching and/or technical assistance
• Skills in Public speaking, effective writing, and oral communication
• Expertise in best practices for adult learners
• Organization, time management, and ability to attend to multiple tasks
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to Identify a goal, create plans to achieve the goal, and ensure appropriate time and effort is allocated to complete the project
• Ability to Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Ability to Provide grant technical assistance and/or professional development to grant programs
• Ability to Create presentations and present to the public
• Competence in research methods, data analysis, assessment and evaluation
• Organize others and bring together diverse groups of people
• Grant Management
• Bachelor's Degree, or 2+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Arizona Teaching Certification with a Literacy and or/Reading Endorsement
• Experience working with and managing grants
• Experience working in programs that support children and families
• Fiscal Management
• Professional Development/Coaching
• AZ Teaching Certification in Literacy

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, establish, and maintain meaningful collaboration between the CLSD grant projects and literacy-related efforts across the agency and community partners.
• Manage multiple grant activities, grant budget management, compliance, use data to assess and inform literacy programs, and develop technical assistance for schools, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and early childhood programs.
• Provide for dissemination of information, resources in support of the CLSD grant across multiple channels (e.g., published reports, webinars, site visits, training, conference presentations), adhering to the U.S Department of Education’s guidelines.
• Provide support services, technical assistance, and tools to schools, LEAs, and early childhood programs participating in the Arizona’s CLSD grant.
• Maintain ongoing support to Arizona’s CLSD grantees and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level