Grants Program & Compliance Analyst

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,709 - 102,003; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a Grants Manager to provide guidance and technical assistance to grants managers and staff. The role focuses on grant implementation, administration, reporting, and ensuring expenditures comply with grantor and local requirements.

The position requires knowledge of monitoring sponsored and non-sponsored projects, contract agreements, and budget controls, with strong communication and analytical skills to support school programs and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university (Master's preferred)
• Three (3) years successful related professional experience in monitoring sponsored or non-sponsored projects and tracking expenditures, preferably in an education environment
• Experience working with county, state, federal, and/or private agencies desirable
• Experience working with contractual agreements also desirable
• Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position may be considered
• Considerable knowledge of grants management and reporting processes
• Knowledge of budget/accounting methods and procedures
• Knowledge of granting agency requirements and grant criteria and familiarity with reporting instruments and administrative procedures for monitoring grant awards and of related computer packages and online resources
• Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple, complicated and continuing assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and heavy workloads
• Familiarity with running network cabling and termination
• Awareness of basic construction site safety and OSHA practices

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and technical assistance in the implementation of grant programs and reporting.
• Functions as a resource team member in regard to compliance regulations and legislative issues
• Impacting the use of grant funds and delivery of assigned programs.
• Responds on-site or remotely as needed to BAS issues during and after work hours, as assigned by the BAS Manager.
• Participates in monitoring grant programs and report components, communicating with school system staff, collaborative partners, and granting agencies.
• Uses computer packages, databases, and on-line services to track and manage grant information and generate reports.
• Confers with instructional staff in resolving grant questions raised during the implementation of grant programs.
• Conducts ongoing grant reviews to identify areas of concern in the program implementation process, and targets corrective actions to ensure that expenditure of funds reflects program requirements.
• Provides technical advice and assistance in grant program and financial matters.
• Forms and assists project management teams responsible for effecting grant programs, and coordinates with key budget and financial staff as appropriate.
• Keeps abreast of current school system developments that may impact the management of grant programs, contractual agreements, and compilation of reports.
• Facilitates training for grant managers.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization and planning

Time management under deadlines

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a Grants Manager to provide guidance and technical assistance to grants managers and staff. The role focuses on grant implementation, administration, reporting, and ensuring expenditures comply with grantor and local requirements.

The position requires knowledge of monitoring sponsored and non-sponsored projects, contract agreements, and budget controls, with strong communication and analytical skills to support school programs and partners.