2025-2026 Director, Budget and Grants

The School District of Lee County is currently seeking a full-time Director, Budget and Grants. This role is slated to start on June 1, 2025 and will be located at the District office in Fort Myers, FL.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Eight years of full-time, progressively responsible and effective leadership experience in budgeting, finance, grants, or educational administration.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in grant proposal writing, financial planning, and program development.
• Valid Florida driver license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Ten years of full-time, progressively responsible and effective leadership experience in budgeting, finance, grants, or educational administration.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets in a government or education setting.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for financial management.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and manage the district’s budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide fiscal year revenue and expenditure estimates and ensure budgetary balance.
• Identify and secure grant funding opportunities to support District initiatives.
• Oversee the development, approval, and implementation of grant-funded programs and projects.
• Advise leadership on grant compliance, financial trends, and funding strategies.
• Prepare and present budgetary and grant-related reports to the Board, Superintendent, and stakeholders.
• Lead and monitor special projects and initiatives related to budgeting and grants.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and best practices in financial and grant administration.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $107,018.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 8 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Myers, FL 33966 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $107,018