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Government Grants Manager

$94,696 - $121,563/Yr

Aspire Public Schools - Oakland, CA

posted 18 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Oakland, CA
Educational Services

About the position

The Government Grants Manager is responsible for identifying and pursuing state and federal funding opportunities that will further the organization's ability to support Aspire scholars across our schools in 3 regions. Owning Aspire's state and federal grants, the manager is responsible for pursuing and obtaining government funding, all aspects of compliance and financial planning related to government grants administration, and ensuring proper stewardship of all government grants received by Aspire Public Schools.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals to government entities.
  • Oversee financial and legal components of grant applications, including the development of budgets for grant submission.
  • Identify and conduct research on prospective funding opportunities at the state and federal levels, with particular focus on opportunities presented by the California Department of Education and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • Work with the Director of Development to develop annual strategies and projections to fulfill funding needs.
  • Review all grant agreements, documenting and communicating all deliverables, deadlines, and responsibilities to internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure funds are spent in compliance with established administrative and financial policies and program guidelines for federal and non-federal grants.
  • Ensure grant deliverables and deadlines are met in compliance with grant agreements, preparing narrative and financial reports for granting agencies within prescribed timelines.
  • Provide technical oversight regarding grant applications, grant modifications, progress reports and budgets.
  • Lead regular grant project status meetings with Home Office, Regional, and school-based teams to ensure grant deliverables are on-track and deadlines are met.
  • Serve as primary liaison between Foundation and Finance teams to perform monthly reconciliations of grant funds received.
  • Compile and manage excellent historical and prospective data to effectively prioritize work; utilize Salesforce for grant tracking.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  • Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required in a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience grant writing and reporting, with a proven track record of raising money from government sources at both state and federal levels.
  • Experience working in the education field highly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; highest priority is the ability to write clear, concise, structured, articulate proposals/reports.
  • Excellent ability to monitor and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies.
  • Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Strong MS Excel and financial modeling skills.
  • Understanding of budgeting process, with the ability to create compelling narratives based on the organization's financial data.
  • Ability to provide timely and meaningful financial analysis in a dynamic work environment.
  • Strong understanding of and experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
  • Extremely detail oriented and dedicated to getting the job done accurately.
  • Strong strategic thinking, organization, and project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and process management skills, with a strong interest in and talent for working on teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools.
  • Paid time off.
  • 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans.
  • Life insurance/long-term disability.
  • Participation in a CA state retirement plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement plan.
  • Adoption assistance program.
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