Grant Manager The position is located in the District Office. The job requires the employee to work with the Superintendent and the Finance Manager to write, manage and submit all related reports for all District grants. Under the direction of the Superintendent, serves as the grants manager for all State, Federal and local projects.
Essential Functions:- Prepares local, State and Federal grants
- Manages grant budgets and expenditures
- Prepares all requests for funds and final financial reports for State and Federal grants to be reviewed by the Finance Manager and/or Superintendent
- Prepares all related grant reports
- Attends regular meetings of the Career and Technical Advisory Committee
- Seeks new grants as opportunities arise
- Performs other duties as may be assigned
- Qualifications for Employment:
- Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of business mathematics and skilled in mathematical calculations with accuracy
- Skilled in office methods and practices, including letter and report writing, word processing, composition, editing and production
- Possess computer skills including the advanced usage of software programs: Word, Excel, and other productivity software
- Ability to work within the United States
- Ability to pass a State of Nevada criminal background check
- Operate standard office equipment including computers and related software applications; Willingness to learn new technology as needed
- Ability to plan, organize and control assigned functions
- Ability to research, gather and compile information correctly
- Ability to manage and meet deadlines
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Use high level interpersonal skills in order to maintain effective working relationships
- Makes all job-related decisions based on the needs of the students and district based as identified in policy and by supervisor
- Experience and Training:
- A high school diploma or equivalent are required, further education is preferred
- Training and/or documented experience budget management and grant writing are preferred
- Previous school or district experience is preferred
Physical and Mental Requirements:- Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods
- Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time
- Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, and other materials
- Some reaching for items above and below desk level
- Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files and records is necessary
- The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer using word processing and databases
- The ability to communicate via telephone
- Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) is occasionally required
In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.
Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Working Conditions:- Position functions indoors in an office type environment where most work is performed at a desk
- Position may occasionally be required to travel by car to pick up or deliver material
- Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, or odors
- Frequent interruptions to planned work activities occur
- Job Risk Factors:
- Furniture, office equipment, exposure to hazardous chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases
