Grant writer Jobs in Midland, TX

Description

Managing Director of Grants

Mission :

IDEA Public schools is seeking a Managing Director of Grants to join our growing Business Office team. The Managing Director of Grants will report to the Vice President of Treasury and Grants. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of federal, state, and local grants. The Managing Director of Grants will also ensure major programs and staff composition are evaluated each year to identify potential cost savings and support leaders during the planning process.

As a member of the National team, you will support all 13 regions across 15 states to achieve annual operating income goals while remaining good stewards of public funds and donations. The Managing Director of Grants will be the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local financial laws, program guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong leadership and impersonal skills are necessary in this role to effectively build partnerships, lead people and provide clear direction regarding grant requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directly manage Director of Grants, Director of Philanthropic Grants, Director of Compliance, Director of Public Competitive Grants, and Grants Accountants x 2

Location :

This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland / Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations :

Up to 30% of the time during the busiest parts of the year.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties :

• Lead training to ensure national, regional and campus leaders understand the importance of grant compliance and clearly outline their responsibility as IDEA Public Schools fiduciaries; Provide guidance to support them in making real connections to their functional work and the rules and regulations regarding grants funds.
• Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive program plans, implementation of planned programs, and monitoring of budgets in accordance with federal, state, and local polices amongst all IDEA Public School Headquarters and Campus Teams.
• Develop and deliver quarterly comprehensive training for the Business Office leaders to educate on federal and philanthropic grants, identify areas of risk and highlight key performance indicators.
• Direct the team through the drawdown process by leading regular training and meetings regarding the allowability as identified within each grant program guideline.
• Review and approve all grant reimbursements monthly prior to submission for accuracy, allowability, and ensure required documentation is in compliance and readily available for Texas and IPS entities.
• Ensure all grants documentation is properly documented, uploaded, and accurate prior to submitting drawdowns monthly to ensure continuous progress in fulfilling the high-risk designation requirements.
• Preparing periodic internal reporting for directors and the Business Office Team; the task will require active coordination with cross-functional stakeholders; Superior communication skills are required to properly facilitate this work.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

Additional Skills :

Required experience :

Preferred experience :

5-7 years’ supervisory experience in the above (Preferred)

Physical Requirements :

What We Offer :

Compensation & Benefits :

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $119,000 and $142,800, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at .

Application process :

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

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IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.