Position Type :
Administration / Director
Date Posted : 2 / 11 / 2025
Location :
District Office, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date Available : 07 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date :
03 / 03 / 2025 SUMMARY :
This position will serve as Inver Grove Heights Director of Community Education and the District Grant's Coordinator. The Director of Community Education provides direction for the overall operation of the Community Education programs for Inver Grove Heights Schools. The Grants Coordinator plays a pivotal role in securing funding opportunities to support various programs, initiatives, and projects within the school district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Director of Community Education (75%) :
- Represent the school district by participating in activities and appropriate civic and community committees, boards and associations directed toward furthering the community education concepts.
- Provide leadership for community education concepts including community service, family involvement, volunteer programs, service learning, adult education, public relations and partnerships.
- Create and maintain community education partnerships within Inver Grove Heights and the surrounding communities.
- Develop and maintain appropriate marketing and publicity relationships; present at and network with local associations and municipalities.
- Develop financial resources to support partnership efforts.
- Evaluate program efforts and prepare appropriate reports as necessary.
- CoordinateTri-District community education programs with South Saint Paul Public Schools and West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Public Schools.
- Develop and administer a budget for all Inver Grove Heights Community Education programs and coordinate with the Director of Special Services on Early Learning and Community Preschool budgets.
- Supervise community education programs in Inver Grove Heights including school-age care and enrichment programs.
- Oversee the hiring and supervision of community education staff.
- Assist Tri-District Community Education Directors with oversight of the marketing and publication of community education program brochures and materials.
- Coordinate with the City of Inver Grove Heights on the Older Adult Program.
- Oversee the Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre Program.
- Oversee the district's volunteer program.
- Provide community education updates to the Board of Education.
- Co-facilitate the Tri-District Advisory Council and participate in the Tri-District board meeting.
District Grant Coordinator (25%) :
Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.Evaluate grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to determine alignment with the school district's strategic priorities.Collaborate with engaged parties, including school administrators, teachers, and department heads, to develop compelling grant proposals.Write clear, concise, and persuasive grant narratives that effectively communicate the school district's needs, goals, and intended outcomes in collaboration with a teamEnsure grant proposals are submitted in accordance with application guidelines and deadlines.Researching statistics, trends and data for grant proposals and community advocacyOversee the implementation of funded grants, including budget management, programmatic activities, and reporting requirements.Establish and maintain systems to track grant expenditures, deliverables, and outcomes.Coordinate with relevant staff members to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.Submitting grant applications via paper or online portals, and maintain list of passwords;Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence;Preparing board items for acceptance of grants by the school boardTracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals;Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.Submit reports to funders and investorsCultivate and maintain relationships with funding agencies, donors, and community partners to enhance grant opportunities and support ongoing collaborationServe as a liaison between the school district and external stakeholders, providing updates on grant-funded initiatives and outcomesProvide guidance, training, and support to school staff members involved in grant-related activities, including grant writing, budgeting, and reportingStay informed about best practices, trends, and developments in grant funding and grant managementOther related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Education and Experience :
A Master's degree and at least five years of experience in community education programs or related field.Familiarity and experience working with national, governmental and local funders preferredRequired Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Valid license from the MN Department of Education as a Community Education DirectorRequired Knowledge and Skills
Ability to direct the development, implementation and evaluation of community education programs.Demonstrated supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.Skills in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others.Superior ability to communicate both verbally and in written form for a variety of constituents.Ability to effectively present information to various constituents including the Board of Education.Proficient in problem solving, leadership, organization, public relations and team decision making.Ability to operate independently and effectively while following established procedures and protocols.Ability to anticipate and / or recognize problems and / or complications and to determine and implement practical corrective solutions to problems and issues.Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills.Ability to assist and advise the superintendent of schools in planning and policy making processes affecting community education programs.Ability to gather, analyze and apply district data to improve community education programming.Intermediate to expert skills in Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft OfficeAbility to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing qualityPHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Work is performed in an office setting.Travel may be required to locations throughout the District.Some work is required on evenings and weekends.SCHEDULE : Calendar year, 52 weeks, 1.0 FTE
SALARY : $131,128-$146,004
BENEFITS : Link to Director Benefits at a Glance
Salary : $131,128 - $146,004
