What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer & Special Projects Coordinator position at Wilson County Schools?
Reports To : Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services
Terms of Employment : Permanent, 12 Month Position
Nature of Work :
The Grant Writer & Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for securing new funding opportunities through the development of proposals and grant applications which support the school system's mission and strategic plan. This individual will locate appropriate grants for ongoing, current or future projects and present this information to the appropriate administration. This includes, but is not limited to, researching, identifying, developing, recommending, monitoring, and responding to public and private grant opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications and Licensure (Knowlege, skills and / or Abilities Required) :
- Bachelor's degree in business or other related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Grant writing experience, with emphasis on federal and state grant writing preferred.
- Working knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Basic Statistics.
- Must possess the ability to collect, organize, analyze and interpret budget information, build and reconcile project budgets, and provide budgetary projections and prepare accurate reports.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to grant writing.
- Ability to follow oral and written direction of a technical nature.
- Work independently under minimal guidance.
- Working knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to assigned programs and activities.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities :
DISCLAIMER :
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.
