Senior Grant and Funding Specialist at Los Angeles Unified School District
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Job Summary
Job Summary
ABOUT THE COMPANY: We are Los Angeles Unified School District. We are at the forefront of innovation in public schools, with the serious work of tailoring the learning environment to better serve our community. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in the business of education. We are technical professionals, skilled workers, support staff, executives, and community champions. We do our jobs with a sense of integrity, accountability, and pride in shaping the future. Our contributions here impact our number one customers - the 600,000 plus K-12 students of LAUSD. ABOUT THE ROLE: LAUSD is excited to be offering an opportunity for an individual to join our Facilities Legislation, Grants and Funding unit. If you are someone who has experience obtaining outside funding and ensuring compliance with granter requirements, then this role may be for you. Come join our team as a Senior Grant and Funding Specialist! As a Senior Grant and Funding Specialist you will plan, organize, and supervise pre-award and post-award grant and funding activities such as grant research, grant proposal writing, financial oversight, and progress reporting. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: • Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of staff responsible for developing, preparing, and administering grant and funding applications and financial monitoring of grant funds. • Performing the complex grant and funding work related to grant application preparation, submission, evaluation, and financial monitoring and reporting. • Identifying and documenting goals, objectives, timelines, and resources required for grant and funding programs, including staffing, supplies, and equipment. • Reviewing and interpreting grant and funding agency guidelines and regulations and advises staff regarding the policies and procedures of those agencies.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, public administration, non-profit management, communications, education, or one of the behavioral sciences. • A master’s degree in the above-mentioned areas may substitute for up to two years of the required experience. • LAUSD experience working with grants or other funding programs beyond the required experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education if proof of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is provided. Experience: • Four years of experience in performing grant and funding application, proposal, or financial activities, including research, coordination and development, preferably for an educational institution or public agency. Experience in supervision or work direction is preferable. BENEFITS: Insurance: • Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: • Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: • Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: • Up to 13 days.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, public administration, non-profit management, communications, education, or one of the behavioral sciences. • A master’s degree in the above-mentioned areas may substitute for up to two years of the required experience. • LAUSD experience working with grants or other funding programs beyond the required experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education if proof of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is provided. Experience: • Four years of experience in performing grant and funding application, proposal, or financial activities, including research, coordination and development, preferably for an educational institution or public agency. Experience in supervision or work direction is preferable. BENEFITS: Insurance: • Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: • Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: • Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: • Up to 13 days.
Application Deadline
4/7/2022 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/24/2022
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$79,600 to $99,300
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time