Grants Manager (Part-Time)
Ignacio School District 11Jt
Position: Part-Time Grants Manager
Our Vision
The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that supports our district strategic plan. Together we will engage, empower, and prepare all of our learners for the future.
Position Summary:
This is a grant-funded position that will lead a collaborative process leading to the design and
implementation of district state and federal programs initiatives annually and associated stakeholder engagement initiatives. This position is also responsible for providing oversight to the fiscal management of the grants. Alignment to District Annual Budget process in a timely manner to meet budget adoption deadlines, supporting program staff in researching funding opportunities and managing all documents and deadlines. 20-25 hours per week (may be able to flex to Full Time with benefits also working with the Southwest Collaborative).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Federal Programs Design, Implementation and Oversight
• Manage all aspects of the development of annual application process for district Federal Funding including
but not limited to: Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title V, and Title VI; and all other grants.
• Assist with the development of the annual application process for Impact Aid.
• Manage all aspects of the development of any assigned federal or state funded competitive grants for
district or school improvement.
• Ensure the district follows all applicable regulations associated with the district’s federal and/or state grant
funds.
• Provide ongoing oversight to the grant’s fiscal coordination and associated oversight to budgeting, approved
and aligned expenditures, and any reporting associated to the district’s federal and/or state grant funds.
• Evaluate identified grant programs for effectiveness and make required changes as needed according to
student needs in coordination with the Curriculum Director.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Federal Programs allowable costs and budget allocations procedures.
• Be responsible for any assigned applications and evaluation of programs.
• Be responsible for all reports and other paperwork as may be required.
• Comply with audit requirements for all state and federal programs.
• Coordinate with Superintendent. The Curriculum Director and the Finance Director to complete needs
assessment and budget planning cycle.
• Use effective people skills to communicate.
• Comply with all School Board policies and administrative regulations.
2. Competitive Grants Management
• Lead the district efforts as assigned to identify new competitive grant opportunities aligned to the district
strategic plan and priorities.
• Facilitate the application process for competitive grants.
• Ensure the district follows all applicable requirements associated with the district’s competitive grants.
• Provide ongoing oversight to the grant’s fiscal coordination and associated oversight to budgeting, approved
and aligned expenditures, and reporting associated to the district’s competitive grants.
Supervisory Duties: None
Reports to: Finance Director
Budget and/or Resource Responsibility: Development, maintain, and implement the grants budget.
Candidate Profile:
Education and Certification: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience and Skills:
· Excellent communication skills
· Experience with budget development and management preferred
· Experience in stakeholder engagement preferred
· High level of personal organization and planning skills
· Technology proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
· Willingness to learn our accounting software
Culture and Fit:
· Commitment to the mission and values of Ignacio School District
· Ambition and desire to grow and learn
· Openness to constructive feedback
· Maintains and models high standards and professional integrity
· Commitment to collaborative teamwork
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.