What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Management Specialist position at beBee Careers?
Job Summary: The Grant Management Specialist coordinates federal and state grants to benefit the district's educational programs. Track the progress of grants from start to finish, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
About the Job: This position provides leadership and oversight of early childhood education, 21st Century CARE program, and title-funded programs. Collaborate with administration to evaluate and improve federal and state-funded programs.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee school efforts to improve equitable access and outcomes for supported student groups using Federal and State funded programs in the district
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, submission, implementation, and management of federal and state grants funded by the New Jersey Department of Education
- Supervise and evaluate the early childhood program and staff to enhance the instructional program
- Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify student-funded interventions, monitoring systems, and strategies to measure the effectiveness of federal and state-funded programs
- Develop and conduct or arrange for staff development training, including training on various instruction methods, enriched learning in classroom settings, and methods for identifying gifted and talented students
- Work collaboratively with district and school leadership as well as the community serving as the liaison between schools and other agencies on joint projects that are grant-funded
- Coordinate with the Student Services Department in planning instructional programs for early childhood special needs students
- Evaluate and monitor programs regularly to ensure compliance with grant requirements
- Practice effective leadership, communication, and collaboration, including strategies for creating inclusive, collaborative, and consultative relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Carry out special functions, projects, and assignments as needed
- Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, providing guidance and support to ensure successful implementation of grant-funded programs and initiatives
- Assist with conducting classroom observations and provide supervision/evaluation of teachers and non-certified staff as assigned
Requirements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state funding guidelines and regulations
- Show expertise in grant writing, budgeting, and financial management
- Possess excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Have a strong understanding of educational program development and implementation
- Show commitment to ensuring equity and access in educational programs
