Head of Federal Grants & Programs

Boulder Valley School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

EcoPass

Job summary

Boulder Valley School District is seeking a Director of Federal Programs and Grants to lead the district's grant writing program, secure governmental and private funding, and ensure accountability across grants.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in grant writing or federal grant management, with excellent communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to collaborate with district leadership and external partners to advance BVSD priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent advanced training pertinent to the position requirements.
• Minimum of five years experience in grant writing, federal grant management, fundraising or equivalent experience.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain grant funding; research, draft, organize and submit major grant applications.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and evaluations for grant projects.
• Coordinate grant data requests and present findings for funding proposals or reports.
• Provide guidance and resources to district staff in grant writing and deadlines.
• Direct the district’s grants accountability process and ensure compliance with laws and guidelines.

Skills

Grant writing

Federal grant management

Fundraising

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent advanced training

Job description

Boulder Valley School District is seeking a Director of Federal Programs and Grants to lead the district's grant writing program, secure governmental and private funding, and ensure accountability across grants.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in grant writing or federal grant management, with excellent communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to collaborate with district leadership and external partners to advance BVSD priorities.