Grants Coordinator

Orange Public Schools-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Orange, NJ
251-500 employees
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The Grants Coordinator is responsible for identifying, developing, securing, and managing grant opportunities from state, federal, and other sources to support instructional initiatives and facility improvement projects within the school district. This position ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and reporting requirements and collaborates with various departments to align grant activities with district goals. The Grants Coordinator will use a focused grant acquisition agenda to seek grant opportunities (federal, state, local, and other) to support district priorities and initiatives; develops, reviews and edits content for the district's Master/Strategic Plan; supports systemic grant development activities, and supports other strategic planning efforts of the district. In addition to developing and submitting competitive grant proposals, the Grants Coordinator provides guidance and consultation to other teams; performs accurate data analyses and monitoring.

  • Identify, develop, secure, and manage grant opportunities from various sources.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate with departments to align grant activities with district goals.
  • Develop and submit competitive grant proposals.
  • Provide guidance and consultation to other teams.
  • Perform data analyses and monitoring.
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business or related field.
  • Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
  • Minimum of 5 years of grant writing and administration experience, preferably in a K - 12 or public sector environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and fund accounting is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal grant guidelines, including experience with discretionary and competitive grants.
  • Experience with federal eGrants systems (e.g. G5, Grants.gov, TEA eGrants, etc) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with construction-related grant programs (e.g. FEMA, EDA, CDBG, or state capital improvement grants) is a plus.
  • Experience with state-specific education financial systems and reporting (e.g., NJDOE Chart of Accounts).
  • Proficiency with financial management software (e.g., Genesis SchoolFi).
  • Highly proficient in the use of Google Workspace (G Suite) and Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of K-12 public education funding priorities and challenges.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
  • Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted.
  • Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill job functions.
  • Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test.
  • Meet alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
  • Experience with federal eGrants systems.
  • Familiarity with construction-related grant programs.
  • Commensurate salary with experience and education.
  • Medical benefits.
  • Retirement pension.
  • Paid time off.
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