Grants Director

Fowler Elementary District • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Grants Director provides direction and guidance over all federal and state grants. The director oversees the development of comprehensive program plans, writing of grants, submitting grants, and monitoring their implementation while ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws and Arizona Department of Education guidance.

Requirements

• Teacher Certification
• Master's degree in education, leadership, finance, or related field
• Knowledge and experience in grant writing
• Department of Public Safety (DPS) Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Strong leadership, supervisory, implementation, and management skills
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English language, including reading, writing, and oral communication
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in computer and software use sufficient to perform job tasks with accuracy
• Knowledge of Federal and Arizona School Laws governing schools and districts
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and private sector grant design.
• Knowledge of grants procurement, management, and accounting practices
• Knowledge of administration and management of Public K-8 school districts
• Appropriate knowledge of standard business office tools, including copiers, scanners, desktop computer
• Prior experience working with the AZ Department of Education Grants Management system
• Computer programs such as Word, Excel, Google Calendar, Sheets, and Meet
• Ability to schedule, organize, and facilitate activities, meetings, and events.
• Ability to plan and deliver staff training with confidence and expertise
• Ability to interpret and evaluate district and policies to ensure appropriate program implementation and monitoring
• Ability to develop and implement long and short-term goals as related to job functions.
• Ability to effectively and succinctly communicate and provide professional development to staff.
• Ability to accurately interpret and implement direction from verbal or written directions
• Ability to prioritize work, take initiative, meet time restraints, and attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with various data types
• Ability to analyze issues to create, implement, and monitor action plans.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, lift/carry, and move 30 lbs.
• Ability to work between work sites
• Ability to respond to multiple administrators and provide timely updates on project status to supervisors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to District records, programming and items of a sensitive nature

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in education or closely related field
• Public school work experience (minimum five years)
• Experience in various school/finance-related positions with progressive responsibilities
• Administrative and/or supervisor certification

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of comprehensive program plans.
• Writes grants.
• Submits grants.
• Monitors grant implementation.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and Arizona Department of Education guidance.

What This Job Offers

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