SENIOR MANAGER, GRANTS, DISTRICT FOUNDATION

Orange County Public Schools • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

To seek, secure, and steward grant funds and resources in support of District Foundation strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, in a relevant field such as, nonprofit management, education, business administration/management, or public administration.
• Five (5) years of experience in grant administration and/or management which includes two (2) years of supervisory and/or managing teams, setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback and coordinating daily workflows.
• Knowledge of grant administration and management across the full grant lifecycle, including compliance with local, state, federal, and nonprofit funding requirements.
• Ability to analyze, track, and report grant data using spreadsheets, databases, and related systems to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate grant proposals, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Strong relationships management skills with potential and existing funders.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and training to individuals and groups related to grant development, administration, and reporting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing work demands.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with budgeting and reporting preferred.
• Experience providing technical assistance and training to individuals and groups preferred.
• Experience using CRM and/or grants management software preferred
• Experience with grant budgeting, financial tracking, and coordination of programmatic and fiscal reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manifests a professional code of ethics and values.
• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Models the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.
• Research and prepare high-quality grant proposals in support of school district initiatives and needs.
• Coordinate administration of assigned grants, contracts, special projects and contributions from pre-award to post-award, and assure compliance with District Foundation policies and funder guidelines.
• Maintain accurate grant records, databases, and tracking systems for applications, awards, contracts, and reports.
• Support the Senior Administrator, Philanthropic Strategy, to establish and maintain partnerships with public and private organizations for grant funding and collaboration opportunities.
• Manage the competitive Teacher Impact Grant program, including program design, application/review/award processes, technical support and data collection/reporting.
• Work with the Senior Administrator, Finance, in grant budgeting, compliance, and reporting matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support effective grant stewardship and problem-solving.
• Provide facilitative leadership and technical assistance to schools, learning communities and departments with developing grant proposals.
• Enhance the District Foundation's image within the school system and the community.
• Follows the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines, executive limitations, the district’s instructional initiatives, and the school district’s charter guidelines.
• Follows the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
• Develop leadership in subordinates.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS.
• With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
• Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees