Grants Writer

Grants Writer

Position Title : Grants Writer

Required Application Type : School Related Personnel

Salary / Pay Scale : Minimum Salary - $60,000 / year Commensurate w / exp

Job Description : This is responsible technical and supervisory work coordinating the daily operations of a grants development function. Incumbent provides technical assistance to staff in the areas of grant identification and preparation. The incumbent reports to the District Business Official and / or their designee.

Typical Work Activities :

• Identifies grant sources;
• Interprets grant rules and regulations and monitors grant development to ensure compliance;
• Performs both independent research and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders / partners to identify grants / funding sources;
• Provides specialized grant writing services, including interpretation and analysis of required specifications and pre-award activities for securing federal, state and local funding sources;
• Manages grant records, prepares reports and meets deadlines for the completion and submission of multiple grants with similar timelines;
• Writes competitive grants that are aligned with the parameters of the grant application and the division's goals;
• Participates in technical assistance offered by NYDOE and USED;
• Assists in developing reports and other documents required by funding agencies;
• Assists in budget preparation for grant components;
• Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;
• Performs related work as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics :

Civil Service Title : Grants Writer

Job Qualifications :

Application Procedure : Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application. In addition, all applicants are requested to submit a current resume. This is a competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of the protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the Schenectady City School District recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Office of Human Resources.