Manager of Grants & Compliance

THE SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND INC•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Manager of Grants & Compliance is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of federal and state grants, including development, compliance, monitoring, and reporting. This role ensures that all funding is managed in alignment with federal, state, and organizational requirements while supporting strong execution of grant-funded initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Academics and works closely with Finance, school leadership, and program teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, nonprofit management, finance, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in federal grant management or 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

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