Grant Writer

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- Ohio

COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB STATUS: FLSA/Exempt

REPORTS TO:
Director State and Federal Programs

DEPARTMENT:
State and Federal Programs

POSITION STATEMENT:
The position is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support district goals and meet funding guidelines and criteria.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves as the primary grant writer, assists in maintaining funder relationships, and supports special project initiatives.
• Writes and reviews grant applications proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications—including:
• Drafting proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, budgets and collaborates to finalize with Director; submitting grant applications/proposals;
• In support of the Director, meet with funders and CCS staff to explore funding opportunities and conduct prescreening of funding opportunities;
• Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence;
• Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff diversity lists, etc.;
• Draft executing thank you letters and coordinate grant contracts/agreements to finalize with Director;
• Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media.
• Working with State and Federal Programs Team to support grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets including:
• Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements;
• Assist Director in drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates (e.g. blog posts, press releases, etc.) to funders that fully capture programmatic success; and
• Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; for submission to funders.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Administration or a related field (or at least four years of work experience with nonprofit administration, grant writing, or fundraising);
• Three or more years of experience of grant writing experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITI

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills; thorough knowledge of federal and state grant programs, grant
• writing principles and processes and ability to organize the department’s resources for optimum performance under grant provisions
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction;
• Interpersonal Relationships – develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Tools/Equipment Use: Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk, and adjustable chair.

Posture:Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting.

Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)

Environment:Works in office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours.

Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Mental Demands: Maintains emotional…