Federal Grant Manager

Annual contract (230 days)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful full-time work-related experience or equivalent, with federal funds within a school district preferred
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, including Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), compliance guidelines, and District policies & procedures preferred
• Proven ability to determine the proper use of funds as per funding regulations
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and Google products
• Demonstrated proficiency in general office management and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high level of integrity regarding department records
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Federal Programs and Grants in training campus, department, and private non-profit contacts on processes, purchasing, monitoring, record keeping, and required documentation (Title II and Title IV; Title I as needed)
• Review and approval of supporting documentation of purchase requests for accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines (Title II and Title IV; Title I as needed)
• Create and maintain grant budget spreadsheets for all district and private non-profit programs utilizing Title II or Title IV funding
• Gather and maintain documentation for grant-funded staff, including but not limited to salary information (Title II and Title IV) and semi-annual certifications and signed job descriptions (Title I, Title II, and Title IV)
• Create and review the Title I Crate for all campuses and departments to ensure all federal, state, and district guidelines are met and provide support to campuses/programs to meet requirements
• Coordinate the Spanish translation of District and Campus Improvement Plans
• Collaborate with the finance and purchasing departments to meet grant fiscal and program mandates and ensure compliance with federal procurement requirements
• Facilitate communication between campuses, district departments, and the Director of Federal Programs to resolve questions related to federal guidelines
• Keep apprised of and comply with state, federal, and district regulations (Title I, Title II, and Title IV)
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
• Other duties as assigned

Pay

$55,391 (BA-3) with salary range based on experience as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours