Grants and Funded Projects Specialist

IN THIS ROLE:

Are you passionate about financial accuracy, collaboration, and making a difference through effective grant management? Do you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring resources are managed responsibly to support educational programs and initiatives? Oakland Schools is looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated Grants and Funded Projects Specialist to join our Financial Services team.

In this role, you will oversee the accounting, budgeting, compliance, reporting, and reimbursement processes for a variety of Federal, State, and Local grants and funded projects. You'll collaborate with program managers, school districts, and other partners while ensuring financial accuracy, meeting critical deadlines, and maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and are looking for an opportunity to combine your financial expertise with meaningful work that supports education, we'd love to hear from you!

WHAT WE NEED:

You will play a vital role in ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance across our grant-funded programs. In this dynamic position, you will oversee grant revenue and expenditure budgets using state-mandated coding systems, maintain standard governmental accounting practices, and continuously monitor compliance—taking proactive corrective action whenever necessary. Working closely with program managers, local education agencies (LEAs), grant sub-recipients, and external auditors, you will reconcile accounts, manage general ledger adjustments, and prepare essential monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Beyond core accounting and annual audit preparation, you will serve as a subject matter expert by leading in-depth grant training for staff and directly supporting the financial success of our educational initiatives.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• An Associate degree in Accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience, Bachelor's preferred.
• Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) Business Office Specialist certification preferred, or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• 3-4 years of related experience, school grant accounting preferred.
• Experience with developing and monitoring budgets.

WORK LOCATION:

Oakland Schools - Main Campus

2111 Pontiac Lake Road

Waterford, MI 48328

This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designated alternative location up to two days per week.

SALARY DETAILS:

$66,731 - $83,339 salary based on relevant experience.

Exempt position / 12-month work year.

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:

Pension Plan

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.

Full Health Coverage

High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.

Wellbeing Program

OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning

OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.

Flexible Vacation Time

Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.

Other Perks

You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

WHO WE ARE:

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application click the position title below:

Grants and Funded Projects Specialist

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until October 23, 2026, or until the position is filled.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview the week of October 26 and November 2, 2026.

For questions regarding this position, please contact HRRecruiting@oakland.k12.mi.us

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other legally designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management, and Labor Relations at 248.209.2466 or Complaints@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at 248.209.2467 or CivilRights.TitleIX@oakland.k12.mi.us.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.