Innovative Network of Knowledge · 3 hours ago
Grant Director
Roswell, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expInnovative Network of Knowledge is a company dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. They are seeking a Grant Director to ensure high-quality program services, oversee staff and volunteers, and manage grant applications and budgets while maintaining compliance with state and federal standards.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure staff, consultants, contractors, and volunteers protect the physical and mental health and safety of our children and no child is left alone or unsupervised while under our care. (HSPPS 1302.90)
Hire, train, manage, and lead program personnel to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement. (HSPPS 1302.101)
Direct the delivery of high-quality program services that comply with state and federal standards through implementation, monitoring, and feedback of program policies and procedures. (HSPPS 1302.100)
Develop, monitor, and maintain record keeping systems for all physical and electronic program files (e.g., personnel, client, accounting, and incident records), including compliance with confidentiality. (HSPPS 1302.101)
Ensure all staff and consultants follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting at a minimum suspected or known child abuse and neglect, appropriate supervision of children at all times; and all standards of conduct. (HSPPS 1302.47, 1302.90)
Ensure compliance with positive adult-child interactions as measured by the CLASS~ Pre-K instrument. (HSPPS 1304.16)
Ensure completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards (HSPPS 1302.92)
Provide oversight of program documentation and budget to ensure they comply with contractual and operational requirements
Monitor and coordinate staff to insure annual staff retention exceeds 80%
Coordinate pre- and in-service training for all staff, consultants, and contractors engaged in the delivery of program services, as well as scheduled training and technical assistance for professional development
Schedule quarterly meetings with school district superintendents and establish meetings with program governance and community partners to address progress in school readiness initiatives, learning outcomes, and contractual obligations
Establish weekly meetings with program staff to ensure effective command, control, and coordination
Develop and manage grant application, budget, and required reports in accordance with INK and Office of Head Start timelines and criteria for composition
Maintain current lease agreements, human resources agreements, and other vendor contracts, including the timely submission to agency leadership for approval
Monitor program data including include assessments (community and self-assessments), and report program activities to INK leadership and stakeholders
Ensure organization and provision of training for parent committees and policy council in respective service areas to ensure members have adequate, timely preparation for collective decision making
Coordinate with teachers, families, and other resource support to share information and ensure coordination of parent, family, and community engagement (PFCE) strategies for children and families in the classroom, at home, and in the community
Participate in local and regional meetings with Head Start parents and community members in the region to address current and future issues affecting program operations
Attend regular First Day Management Executive Council (MEC) meetings to maintain situational awareness of program initiatives and performance across the INK System
Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Five (5) years of experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration
Demonstrated leadership skills through command presence and reinforcement of agency mission, vision, and culture to drive a passionate, engaged, and accountable workforce
Demonstrated proficiency in data-driven leadership and use of data for program management and continuous quality improvement
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills to inspire, grow, manage, and coach a high performing team
Professional presentation skills to interact effectively with policy council and parent committees
Strong “people acumen” and knowledge of human resources policy requirements and personnel management strategies
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
Ability to work independently
Possess sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics
Possess a valid driver's license
Complete and pass health examination
Confirm work eligibility status
Successfully pass driving history check
Clear criminal background check
Required to lift up to 60 pounds
Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children
Exposure to communicable diseases, and other hazards such as cigarette smoke, pets, at risk neighborhoods, etc
Travel up to 50% by car, bus, airplane, or train may also be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some cases where some overnight travel may be required
Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, community, and social events such as field trips
Preferred
Master's degree and management of an early childhood program or related field
Company
Innovative Network of Knowledge
Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) is an educational nonprofit that specializes in finding and developing solutions to problems faced by teachers, administrators, parents and students in the educational community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase