State & Federal Grants Specialist

Muskegon Public Schools•Muskegon, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing and administering state and federal grants. The specialist will handle all aspects of grant applications, management, and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This role requires strong communication, mathematical, and budgeting skills, as well as proficiency in various software and electronic systems.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or higher including related college coursework
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Direct knowledge of and experience with local, state, and federal grant applications, management, and reporting requirements.
Experience with electronic grants and data submission systems.
Excellent skills in Excel & Google Sheets, including developing worksheets with complex formulas and cross-referencing multiple spreadsheets.
Strong skills in Microsoft and Google Products, including formatting, spreadsheets, and table creation.
Strong mathematical and budgeting skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with grants
Familiar with NexSys, MEGS+, GEMS/MARS, other grant applications as well as other MDE platforms.
Experience in MUNIS accounting system

Responsibilities

Manage and administer state and federal grants.
Handle grant applications, management, and reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Interact positively with various groups, individuals, and community agencies.
Develop worksheets with complex formulas and cross-referencing multiple spreadsheets using Excel & Google Sheets.
Utilize Microsoft and Google Products for formatting, spreadsheets, and table creation.
Apply mathematical and budgeting skills.