SUMMARY:  Coordinates and oversees the grant application and management process including: identification of potential new funding sources, development of funding resources for existing and proposed programs and/or services, writing grants, developing budgets, collaborating on grant applications with various district units and community organizations and processing, monitoring and coordinating required report evaluations on existing grants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Monitors the financial management of grants (e.g. budget preparation, budget adjustments, expenditures, etc.) for the purpose of complying with all programs and funding guidelines of awarding organizations
• Collaborates with a variety of parties (e.g. district personnel, school leaders and staff, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of securing funding to maintain and enhance services and/or programs
• Coordinates all grant processes (e.g. evaluations, budget, finance, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the district and funding guidelines
• Develops forms, processes, procedures, and policies for the purpose of implementing a consistent grant application methodology
• Develops and submits grant applications and related documents (e.g. required reports, budgets, specific inquiries, etc. for the purpose of submitting to the appropriate funding agency
• Evaluates degree of match between listed grant priority area and system needs for the purpose of matching needs with funding sources
• Monitors proposals and funding application requirements (e.g. presentation (number of copies and binding), content, delivery method and labeling, deadlines, eligibility for grant, etc.) for the purpose of utilizing time and resources to maximize successful awarding of grant funds
• Assist the Federal Program Director with the management of all grant processes
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Presents concepts, status, and information to a variety of groups (e.g. funding requests, grant applications, identifying under funded services, etc) for the purpose of gaining the required administrative and board approvals, providing progress reports to administration and funding sources and/or advising other staff of potential funding sources
• May Presents grant workshops for the purpose of increasing district staff skill in obtaining funds
• Researches grant opportunities (e.g. facility improvements, curriculum development, administrative needs, etc.) for the purpose of developing additional funding resources for both current and proposed services, programs and administrative operations as well as serving as a clearinghouse for potential grant funding opportunities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of grant writing and accepted “grant-man-ship”
• Advanced math skills
• Ability to review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of public school curriculum, fund accounting, community organizations, public and private agency funding sources
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of data usage, including collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively using all forms of communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict