Grant Development Manager

Grant Development Manager

Clayton County Public Schools CENTRAL OFFICE - Jonesboro, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5849478

Final date to receive applications: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Grant Development Manager serves as the district's lead grant development professional and is responsible for identifying, researching, writing, coordinating, and supporting competitive grant opportunities that advance Clayton County Public Schools' strategic priorities. The position collaborates with district departments, schools, community partners, governmental agencies, foundations, and businesses to secure external funding that supports student achievement, literacy initiatives, workforce development, career and technical education, school improvement efforts, innovative programming, and organizational effectiveness.

The Grant Development Manager oversees the grant development process from concept through submission and supports compliance, reporting, and stewardship activities for awarded grants.
This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Programs.

Research, develop, write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation for federal, state, foundation, corporate, and community funding opportunities

Research and identify competitive funding opportunities aligned to district priorities. Maintain a pipeline of prospective grants and proactively communicate opportunities to district leaders and stakeholders.

Collaborate with district departments, schools, and community partners to identify funding needs, develop project concepts, gather supporting documentation, establish measurable outcomes, and prepare competitive proposals.

Coordinate the preparation, assembly, review, and timely submission of grant applications. Track application status and serve as the primary point of contact for grant-related communications during the application process.

Support grant implementation by monitoring reporting requirements, maintaining grant records, assisting with compliance activities, and preparing periodic reports related to funding opportunities and grant performance.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support district initiatives and organizational goals.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, English, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in grant writing, grant development, external funding acquisition, fundraising, program development, or related work required. Experience securing competitive federal, state, foundation, or corporate grants preferred. Experience in a K-12 educational environment preferred.

The work performed directly impacts the district's ability to secure external funding and resources that support strategic initiatives, educational programs, and operational priorities. Failure to identify, develop, submit, or manage grant opportunities effectively may result in the loss of funding and programmatic opportunities.

Grant Professional Certification (GPC) or other grant writing certification preferred.

Requires independent judgment, analytical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving related to funding opportunities, proposal development, grant requirements, and project priorities. Decisions may affect funding outcomes and district initiatives.

Requires frequent interaction with district leadership, principals, department directors, teachers, and staff to identify needs, develop projects, gather information, and coordinate grant activities. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Requires regular…