Los Angeles Unified School District · 2 hours ago
Senior Grant and Funding Specialist
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLos Angeles Unified School District is seeking a Senior Grant & Funding Specialist who will play a vital role in maximizing external grant and funding opportunities. The position involves supporting grant identification, application preparation, implementation, and management of grant deliverables across the District.
Education
Responsibilities
Plans and organizes and supervises the work of staff responsible for developing, preparing, and administering grant and funding applications and financial monitoring of grant funds
Performs the complex grant and funding work related to grant application preparation, submission, evaluation, and financial monitoring and reporting
Identifies and documents goals, objectives, timelines, and resources required for grant and funding programs, including staffing, supplies, and equipment
Reviews and interprets grant and funding agency guidelines and regulations and advises staff regarding the policies and procedures of those agencies
Networks and collaborates with local, State, and Federal funding agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, community organizations, city officials, and other educational institutions to ensure full grant compliance and identify potential grants and funding opportunities
Assists in developing evaluation criteria, metrics, and reporting systems to measure and ensure grant program effectiveness and compliance with local, State, and Federal agency requirements
Assists in developing bids, Request for Proposals, and other contracting mechanisms to implement Grant and funding requirements
Creates and distributes standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as needed
Creates, maintains, and delivers training materials and presentations for staff
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business, public administration, non-profit management, communications, education, or one of the behavioral sciences
Four years of experience in performing grant and funding application, proposal, or financial activities, including research, coordination and development, preferably for an educational institution or public agency
A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation
Preferred
Experience in supervision or work direction is preferable
Working knowledge of relevant State and federal rules, policies, procedures, and laws
Working knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of grant development and writing
Working knowledge of grant and funding sources, application preparation, monitoring and evaluation methods, and re-application processes
Working knowledge of grant and funding terms and conditions
Working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, word processing, and graphics computer software programs
Working knowledge of basic statistics including data collection and sampling techniques
Working knowledge of basic principles and practices to develop grant and program budgets, examine and analyze expenses and fiscal documents and to review and develop audit trails
Working knowledge of basic accounting, budget preparation and control procedures
Working knowledge of general automated and manual procedures and systems utilized in work places to deliver services
Working knowledge of training methods and staff development programs
Working knowledge of disciplinary processes and procedures
Working knowledge of supervisory techniques
Ability to synthesize ideas and implementation plans and present them in clear, concise prose
Ability to organize and present supporting documentation in the manner prescribed by funding sources
Ability to use spoken and written English effectively in contacts with individuals and groups
Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines
Ability to interpret, summarize, and recognize the implications of complex documents
Ability to devise methods and procedures for obtaining a variety of data
Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions
Ability to work effectively with District personnel, representatives of other organizations, and the public
Ability to conduct oral presentations and represent the department before committees, organizations, and agencies
Ability to guide staff and provide leadership on staff projects as needed
Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate employee training programs
Ability to make effective evaluations of subordinates' performance
Company
Los Angeles Unified School District
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest public school district in the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Holmquist
Senior Advisor to the Superintendent
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