Grant Writer Job at Columbus City Schools - Ohio, Columbus, OH

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  • Columbus City Schools - Ohio
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Grant Writer

JOB STATUS: FLSA/Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director State and Federal Programs

DEPARTMENT: State and Federal Programs

Salary: $65,000.00

POSITION STATEMENT : The position is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support district goals and meet funding guidelines and criteria.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Serves as the primary grant writer, assists in maintaining funder relationships, and supports special project initiatives.
  • Writes and reviews grant applications proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications—including:
  • Drafting proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, budgets and collaborates to finalize with Director; submitting grant applications/proposals;
  • In support of the Director, meet with funders and CCS staff to explore funding opportunities and conduct prescreening of funding opportunities;
  • Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence;
  • Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff diversity lists, etc.;
  • Draft executing thank you letters and coordinate grant contracts/agreements to finalize with Director;
  • Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media.
  • Working with State and Federal Programs Team to support grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets including:
  • Monitoring and maintaining funder reporting schedules and requirements;
  • Assist Director in drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates (e.g. blog posts, press releases, etc.) to funders that fully capture programmatic success; and
  • Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; for submission to funders.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Administration or a related field (or at least four years of work experience with nonprofit administration, grant writing, or fundraising);
  • Three or more years of experience of grant writing experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITI

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills; thorough knowledge of federal and state grant programs, grant
  • writing principles and processes and ability to organize the department’s resources for optimum performance under grant provisions
  • Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
  • Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction;
  • Interpersonal Relationships – develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Tools/Equipment Use: Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk, and adjustable chair.

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting.

Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)

Environment: Works in office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours.

Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions .

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.

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