SENIOR MANAGER - COMPLIANCE OF GRANTS

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

To monitor grant funds for fiscal responsibility and compliance in accordance with district, state, and federal regulations and in support of learning communities and other district work locations consistent with district goals.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution (Master’s Degree is preferred).

Four (4) years of experience in educational administration, management/or grants management.

One (1) year of working experience using financial, budget software and/or grants management software.

One (1) year of working experience providing technical assistance and training to individuals and groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state grant compliance regulations and current educational trends. Knowledge of grant writing, preparation and processing practices and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to use, create, manipulate, and analyze data within Excel spreadsheets and database systems. Knowledge of school finances, particularly in the area of project budget development, set-up and monitoring for compliance. Ability to work and communicate effectively with people and communicate effectively with strong writing skills. Ability to interpret state board rules and school board policy. Ability to perform technical writing including proposal development. Ability to train others in writing grant application budgets and grant administration procedures. Ability to coordinate preparation of grant applications and facilitate processing from inception through award. Ability to administer a funded project, especially one involving multiple regional learning communities. Understands that quality teaching and learning are the essential processes and product of public schools and has the ability to focus human and financial resources toward this goal.REPORTS TO: Senior Administrator, GrantsSUPERVISES: NoneMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, CopierPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.* Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.* Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.* Keep the Grants leadership team and other appropriate staff members informed of current critical compliance requirements and issues about which they should be aware.* Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.* Coordinate procedures for t