Grants Director

Grants Director JobID: 13664 Date Posted: 11/14/2023 Location: Finance Department Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Type of Position: Full - time: Hours / Work Year: Exempt / 12 month General Description: The Grants Director plays a crucial role in securing and managing external funding opportunities to support a K-12 school district's key initiatives.
This role is responsible for identifying grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, ensuring compliance, and overseeing grant budgets and expenditures.
Performance Responsibilities: identify and manage grants and funding opportunities aimed at advancing equity in education, ensuring funds are allocated effectively and transparently.
Identify, research, and evaluate grant opportunities from federal, state, foundation, and corporate sources that align with the district's goals for EL, Special Education, and Technology initiatives.
Write and prepare grant proposals, grant applications, and supporting documents that effectively communicate the district's needs and goals.
Collaborate with district staff to gather data and information required for grant applications.
Oversee the entire grant management process, including proposal submission, grant award acceptance, compliance with grant terms and regulations, and timely reporting.
Maintain a comprehensive calendar of grant deadlines and requirements.
Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for each grant, ensuring that funds are allocated appropriately and in compliance with grant guidelines.
Track grant expenditures, perform bookkeeping for grant funds, and work closely with the Finance Develop expertise in the specific needs and priorities related to English Learners, Special Education, and Technology in the district.
Collaborate with district leaders in these areas to align grant applications with educational goals.
Collaborate with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to gather input and feedback for grant proposals.
Maintain clear and effective communication with funding agencies and partners.
Ensure that grant activities adhere to grant guidelines and legal requirements.
Prepare and submit timely reports to grantors, including program outcomes, budget tracking, and any required documentation.
Collaborate with a grant writing team, if applicable, to divide responsibilities and ensure a well-rounded approach to grant application development.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Advanced degrees are a plus.
5+ years of experience in fundraising, grant writing or grants management; Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience; Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner; Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality Proven experience in grant writing, proposal development, and grant management, especially in K-12 education.
Familiarity with grant budgeting and financial management, including bookkeeping for grants.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in grant research and grant management tools and software.
Attention to detail, ability to work independently, and meet deadlines.