Grants Coordinator

Jefferson Parish Schools•Harvey, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Coordinator is responsible for sound financial planning and management of federal funds for the Jefferson Parish Schools (JPS). The Grants Coordinator will be responsible for interfacing with principals, program administrators, and others; preparing budgets; assisting with program implementation; monitoring grant fund expenditures to ensure compliance; coordinating the reimbursement of funds; and providing all required reports in a timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of progressively increasing experience in grants and federal programs, with demonstrated success in growing relevant revenue streams and ensuring effective and compliant use of funds
In-depth understanding of school and district budget requirements
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws regarding grants and federal programs
Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations
Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results
High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking
Ability to be visionary and strategic is essential
Must be able to operate office equipment
Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations, including locations not on the ground floor

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Experience in analyzing and evaluating data

Responsibilities

Interfacing with principals, program administrators, and others
Preparing budgets
Assisting with program implementation
Monitoring grant fund expenditures to ensure compliance
Coordinating the reimbursement of funds
Providing all required reports in a timely manner
Ensuring that budgets and accounting records are in compliance with federal statutes and regulations, state laws, BESE rules and regulations, JPS policies and procedures, and relevant contractual obligations
Acting as a liaison between schools and the Grants and Federal Programs Department
Coordinating with other units and departments to review operating budgets, spending, and reimbursements
Managing internal control procedures on the budgets, spending, and reimbursements
Exercising proper financial controls
Performing other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Instructional Allocation and the Director of Federal Compliance