Director, Discretionary Grants
Purpose and Scope
The position of Director - Discretionary Grants works under the direction of the County Commission and the Superintendent of Haywood County Schools to solicit and manage the grant process that includes grant-based funding and ensures that both organization's programs remain in compliance with regulations and policies established by the grant provider.
Essential Job Functions
• Provides leadership and competency in pursuit of federal, state, local, and private grant opportunities and in quality management of funded grants and is viewed as expert within the field.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals, and management to assist in identifying potential sources of grant funding that align with each organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Shares and explains available sources of potential funding to executive leaders within the organization.
• Provides guidance and support for HCC and HCS in the pursuit of grant opportunities and in grant management.
• Prepares and submits applications or proposals with the goal of securing grants through collaboration with the departments within HCC or HCS.
• Drafts and completes grant applications on time and within application parameters.
• Ensures that the workgroup's goals and activities are in sync with and support the broader goals and objectives of the organization; and that the execution of responsibilities is in accordance with lawful and ethical standards.
• Prepares and distributes reports detailing program progress and performance in compliance with the grantor's reporting requirements. Monitors program expenditures and submits documentation supporting expenses.
• Works with management for the HCC and HCS to prepare monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports to the school system, government, foundations, and other funders as required.
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Management, Education or Educational Leadership or other relevant field of study plus an additional 3 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 7 years. Requires a valid state driver's license. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).
Verifiable experience of successfully submitting and receiving major federal, state, or county level grants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience in writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees in pursuit of grant funding.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures that may have an impact on departmental budgeting and strategic planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex data and perform analysis swiftly and accurately.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Skilled in developing data-supported solutions and using fact-based logic; ability to translate complex analysis in an easy-to-understand manner and present information to a broad audience.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district, city, county, state, and federal partners.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to address the operational challenges of HCC and HCS in a complex, changing political and educational environment and provide solutions and/or recommendations.
• Ability to manage daily administrative tasks without losing sight of long-term goa