Primary Purpose:

Prepare grant proposals and assist administrators to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate grant-funded programs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Masters preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of trends, processes, and ethics in grant writing

Demonstrated skills in writing and editing

Ability to analyze complex information and synthesize into readable and persuasive written material

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets performs data analysis and does word processing

Ability to meet established deadlines

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years grant writing, teaching or administrator experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Grant Preparation
2. Research and identify grant opportunities and other funding sources and prepare grant applications and other associated materials according to the required format.
3. Meet deadlines for preparation and submission of grant applications and grant-related reports as necessary to comply with grant requirements.
4. Technical Support
5. Review guidelines for eligibility requirements, disseminate information and explain grant restrictions, regulations, priorities, and deadlines to administrators and staff.
6. Provide technical assistance and train staff to draft project proposals and reports, including the writing and development of program goals and objectives, budget, and interpretation of specifications for grant funding.
7. Policy, Reports, and Law
8. Maintain master files on grants, including a database to track and report all grant activities within the district. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents as required.
9. Monitor grant-funded programs and associated expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
10. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged and irregular hours.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.