Grants & Compliance Manager

THE SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND INC•Baltimore, MD

10h

About The Position

The Grants & Compliance Manager oversees the full lifecycle of federal and state grants, including development, compliance, monitoring, and reporting. The role ensures that funding is managed in alignment with federal, state, and organizational requirements while supporting the execution of grant-funded initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Academics and works closely with Finance, school leadership, and program teams. The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide public, college-preparatory boarding school serving students in grades six through twelve. It offers a tuition-free seven-year educational program combining academics, life skills, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, nonprofit management, finance, or a related field.
3–5+ years of experience in federal grant management or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations and compliance requirements.
Experience managing programs such as Title I, II, IV, or similar funding streams.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in a school, charter school, or nonprofit environment.
Experience collaborating with school leadership and program teams.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue federal and state funding opportunities aligned with school priorities.
Lead the development and submission of grant applications.
Collaborate with leadership and program teams on proposal development.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grantor regulations.
Monitor allowable use of funds and program requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
Track implementation of grant-funded initiatives.
Ensure alignment between approved proposals and actual execution.
Support evaluation of program effectiveness and impact.
Partner with Finance to monitor budgets and expenditures.
Ensure fiscal compliance and accurate financial reporting.
Track spending against grant allocations.
Prepare and submit required programmatic and financial reports.
Maintain systems for tracking deadlines, deliverables, and performance metrics.
Organize and maintain grant-related documentation.
Guide staff implementing grant-funded initiatives.
Communicate expectations, timelines, and requirements across departments.
Support audits, monitoring visits, and compliance reviews.