What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Manager position at Bristol Public Schools?
POSITION TITLE: GRANT MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: NON-BARGAINING
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
SUMMARY: Manage all aspects of grants including accounting, payments, revisions, program management/oversight and evaluations. Assists in the writing and application of all grants with program managers. Work directly with the Grant Program Coordinators and Accounting Supervisor monitoring expenditures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other Duties May Be Assigned.
None.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
Education And/Or Experience
Bachelor's Degree preferably in education or a business-related field.
Grant Writing, Management And Evaluation Experience Preferred.
Strong written language and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage funds.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and familiarity with accounting software.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Computer Skills
Familiarity with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computers for E-mail, word processing, accounting, spreadsheet analysis, databases and presentations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Other Skills And Abilities
Proficiency with microcomputer applications and office supervisory experience required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
APPLICATION: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education complete an internal online application. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp
6/18/26 IW/sb
PC#54240001
DEPARTMENT: NON-BARGAINING
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
SUMMARY: Manage all aspects of grants including accounting, payments, revisions, program management/oversight and evaluations. Assists in the writing and application of all grants with program managers. Work directly with the Grant Program Coordinators and Accounting Supervisor monitoring expenditures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other Duties May Be Assigned.
- Reconcile all expenditure sheets to Munis on a weekly basis.
- Open PO's, place and receive orders, track expenditures and available balances for all state, federal, and local grants.
- Assists with grant applications according to Request for Proposal and funder requirements.
- Collaborates with external agencies, community individuals and community groups that may participate in partnership grant applications.
- Provides technical assistance to district personnel in seeking funding opportunities and proposal developments
- Collect, collate and analyze all data required for grant evaluations and demonstration of grant outcomes.
- Communicate with public and private school staff, building administrators and central office administrators regarding grant programs and grant requirements.
- Monitor and coordinate implementation of all grant programs and use of funds in grant programs.
- Develop recommendations for grant expenditures and grant programs based on outcomes of funded programs.
- Assist program coordinators with management of grant funds, implementation of grant programs, collection and analysis of data, completion of grant evaluation reports.
- On at least a monthly basis, review grant expenditures for each grant program and project grant expenditures through the end of the fiscal year.
- Complete grant budget revisions as required and needed.
- Review all expenditures of funds awarded to the private schools for compliance with grant requirements.
- Meet with grant program providers as needed.
None.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
Education And/Or Experience
Bachelor's Degree preferably in education or a business-related field.
Grant Writing, Management And Evaluation Experience Preferred.
Strong written language and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage funds.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and familiarity with accounting software.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Computer Skills
Familiarity with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computers for E-mail, word processing, accounting, spreadsheet analysis, databases and presentations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Other Skills And Abilities
Proficiency with microcomputer applications and office supervisory experience required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
APPLICATION: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education complete an internal online application. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp
6/18/26 IW/sb
PC#54240001