Grants Funding Specialist I — Proposals & Compliance

School-District-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a Grants Development and Support Specialist I to secure funding from private foundations, government agencies, and other sources. You will research potential grants, prepare concepts and full proposals, and coordinate with district offices to advance grant applications.

You will monitor funded programs for compliance, compile reports, and help administrators understand grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in grant development, research, and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research public and private funding sources to determine compatibility with district priorities.
• Draft concepts papers and funding proposals while interpreting guidelines.
• Assist in preparing grant summaries with funding details and priorities.
• Advise administrators on grant proposal writing techniques and the application process.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals with input from program offices and external entities.
• Review legislation and regulations for applicability to district needs in proposals.
• Monitor program services for compliance at funded sites and report on progress.

Skills

Grant writing

Research analysis

Budget support

Proposal writing

Compliance monitoring

Oral and written presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a Grants Development and Support Specialist I to secure funding from private foundations, government agencies, and other sources. You will research potential grants, prepare concepts and full proposals, and coordinate with district offices to advance grant applications.

You will monitor funded programs for compliance, compile reports, and help administrators understand grant requirements.