Grants Coordinator

Grants Coordinator

Major Responsibilities and Duties: The Grants Coordinator is responsible for identifying, developing, securing, and managing grant opportunities from state, federal, and other sources to support instructional initiatives and facility improvement projects within the school district. This position ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and reporting requirements and collaborates with various departments to align grant activities with district goals. The Grants Coordinator will use a focused grant acquisition agenda to seek grant opportunities (federal, state, local, and other) to support district priorities and initiatives; develops, reviews and edits content for the district's Master/Strategic Plan; supports systemic grant development activities, and supports other strategic planning efforts of the district. In addition to developing and submitting competitive grant proposals, the Grants Coordinator provides guidance and consultation to other teams; performs accurate data analyses and monitoring.

Required Qualifications and Skill-Set:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business or related field.
• Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of grant writing and administration experience, preferably in a K - 12 or public sector environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and fund accounting is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal grant guidelines, including experience with discretionary and competitive grants.
• Experience with federal eGrants systems (e.g. G5, Grants.gov, TEA eGrants, etc) is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction-related grant programs (e.g. FEMA, EDA, CDBG, or state capital improvement grants) is a plus.
• Experience with state-specific education financial systems and reporting (e.g., NJDOE Chart of Accounts).
• Proficiency with financial management software (e.g., Genesis SchoolFi).
• Highly proficient in the use of Google Workspace (G Suite) and Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of K-12 public education funding priorities and challenges.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and education plus medical benefits and retirement pension. Paid time off. Must be able to work late and weekends to attend district events. Compensation package includes the following benefits: New Jersey pension enrollment for retirement (TPAF/PERS/DCRP) Eligibility for health, vision and dental coverage, 403(b) plan, and flexible spending accounts, all subject to plan terms Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis as per negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement Tuition Reimbursement as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement Starting salary begins at $55,000.