Grants Manager - BOE (Special Funds)

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree is preferred. However, the experience will be considered instead of education; a minimum of 2 years of experience in grant management and preparation; excellent oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide technical assistance in abstract preparation, grant development, and completion of applications;

Disseminate information to staff regarding grant announcements, regulations, and guidelines from federal, state, and private sources;

Meet with staff for proposal and budget development;

Work closely with outside agencies and administrative staff in the proposal development process and preparation of specific applications; providing budgets, projections, and funding information as well as preparing special reports as needed;

Responsible for Title I and II budget preparation and application submission, coordinating the needs assessment data required by Title I regulations;

Responsible for interpreting and translating AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) data to meet the attendance area eligibility of Title I;

Provide technical assistance and collaborate with Parochial/Private School on grant applications and submission of purchase orders/agreements acts as the Liaison for the district

Provide special reports to Curriculum Committee of Board regarding special funds applications, the status of requests for funding, and other information as requested;

Ensure that all procedures required in the application process are followed before the transmittal of applications, including attachments, assurances, and signatures;

Follow up on grant application through contact with state, federal, and private officials;

Prepare letters on behalf of the Superintendent in support of educational special projects and legislation;

Other duties as assigned.

UNION AFFILIATION & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Local 3144, Council 4,. AFSCME. AFL-CIO; 12-month work year; Grant funded position; Range 12, Minimum starting salary: $88,664