What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSP Grant Manager position at Association of Charter School Education Services?
THE SEARCH
Public Charter Schools of New Mexico (PCSNM) is seeking a CSP Grant Manager to play a key role on the PCSNM team to expand the organization’s ability to successfully implement New Mexico’s Charter School Program.
ABOUT US PCSNM is building momentum, creating a new narrative around public charter schools in our state and becoming a respected leader in the larger conversation around public k-12 education policy in New Mexico. This work and momentum are being recognized nationally.
• We are thought leaders. We are respected members of the education establishment that are courageous enough to question the status quo in search of the best outcomes for students.
• We are advocates. Continuing to support and amplify the success of the 100 charter schools in the state serves as the foundation for all our advocacy, and we advocate strategically and forcefully for our schools and the charter sector at large.
• We are service-oriented. As a membership organization, we are here to serve our members. They do the work of serving students and our work should lift them up and empower them in their work.
• Results matter to us. The action we’ve spearheaded with the charter community has cultivated a better environment for public charter schools to serve New Mexico’s students. This is measured by the legislation we’ve helped defeat and get passed, the actions of our state department and authorizers, and the satisfaction of our membership in our services.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for the position of Grant Manager for PCSNM’s CSP grant should be a seasoned professional with grant management experience in grant management within the educational sector. This individual should be highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that subgrants are following federal guidelines. Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills are essential, as the Grant Manager will collaborate with the Deputy Director and Fiscal Coordinator as well as with various stakeholders, including contractors, educational institutions, and program partners. Moreover, the candidate should have a strategic mindset, capable of aligning grant objectives with the CSP program’s mission and goals. Their ability to navigate the complexities of grant applications, compliance, and reporting is paramount to the program’s success. Overall, the ideal CSP Grant Manager should be dedicated to advancing charter initiatives and adept at maximizing the impact of grant resources. CSP Grant Manager
ROLE This is a full-time position that reports directly to the Deputy Director. PCSNM is a hybrid work environment, and the CSP Grant Manager must be able to report for workdays in our Albuquerque office at least 2 days a week. The position includes flexible scheduling, generous time off, and a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a matching 401K program. Salary will be determined commensurate with qualifications and experience. The hiring for this position is a base salary of $95,000-105,000.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as the day-to-day point person for all things related to the New Mexico CSP project.
• Develop and maintain relationships and communication with subgrantees and applicants
• Create and update subgrantee CSP application and determine eligibility
• Maintain the CSP website, including subgrant application materials, archived trainings, subgrantee videos, exemplar tools, monitoring findings, and Corrective Action Plans.
• Develop and manage internal policies and subgrantee policies for processes and allowable actions.
• Manage all elements of the CSP application cycle, including pre-application webinars, technical assistance, peer review selection and training, and capacity interview process.
• Develop and manage systems for documenting grant progress and oversight.
• Design and communicate annual monitoring calendars to subgrantees.
• Hold monitoring meetings with subgrantees and develop appropriate corrective action, as appropriate.
• Conduct site visits and interim desk reviews.
• Respond or draft reports in response to all Federal requirements.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics:
• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, education, or related field of study
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of federal grants.
• Ability to manage time and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Demonstrate effective listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and proof documents for accuracy.
• Experience in project management and fiscal policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for grant proposal submissions.
• Excellent organizational skills
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We believe it is critical for leaders to represent and reflect the communities that they serve and that diversity across multiple dimensions enables us to achieve our mission of transforming lives and communities through public education. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our staff, member schools, and the broader community. PCSNM is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We seek and welcome a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
START DATE We anticipate an immediate start, and adjustments will be made for the right candidate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Candidates for the CSP Grant Manager position should submit a resume and letter of interest for our consideration. PCSNM will review applicants on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000
