Coordinator of Grants

Young World Physical Education; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools is seeking a Coordinator of Grants to oversee federal, state, and private grants, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and prepare required reports. You will identify funding opportunities and monitor expenditures to support district initiatives.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will collaborate with district and financial staff on grant writing, applications, amendments, and audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of grant management or finance experience; municipal or school business preferred.
• Advanced computer skills; proficient with Munis and GEM$, strong Excel.
• Excellent writing, organizational, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure grant compliance and reporting per applicable regulations.
• Oversee grant budgets, tracking, reimbursements, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with district administration for grant writing and tracking.
• Support audits with documentation and policy adherence.

Skills

Grant management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Munis

GEM$

Excel

Job description

Coordinator of Grants

Leominster Public Schools Central Office - Leominster, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5840544

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CENTRAL OFFICE

COORDINATOR OF GRANTS

Position Overview: Oversees the administration of federal, state, and private grants, including identifying funding opportunities, coordinating applications, monitoring budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance, and preparing required reports. Supports district initiatives through effective grant management and reports directly to the Business Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all grant spending adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare and submit financial reports, performance reports, and grant amendments. Perform state and federal reporting of grant program financials.
• Financial Management: Oversee grant budgets, maintain tracking sheets, monitor spending, and manage reimbursements. Include development of financial reports, accounting, and reconciliation of grant revenues and expenditures with municipal and state accounting systems.
• Coordination & Support: Collaborate with district administration and financial departments for grant writing, implementation, and tracking. Serve as a liaison to schools and departments, offering consultation and support on best practices, procurement, financial management, regulations, policies, and processes.
• Audit Support: Assist with external/internal audits by providing documentation and ensuring policy adherence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in grant management or finance-related fields. Municipal accounting or school business experience is preferred.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite are required. Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Munis, GEM$) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong writing, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and handle several projects at any given time in collaboration with various department and building administration.
• Ability to work independently.

Start date of mid to late August.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please submit cover letter, resume and references.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Melanie Mikels, Business Administrator
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone] X1326
• Email: [e-mail]

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