Reports to: Director of Federal & State Grants, Programs, and Compliance The BPS Finance Team ensures that the $1.6 billion all funds budget is effectively allocated and managed to yield the best results for our students. We are looking to expand our capacity to mitigate risks,develop internal controls procedures, and manage and report on expenditures. The Office of Federal & State Grants, Programs, and Compliances works with program managers and departments across the district to ensure efficient and effective use of external funding to the Boston Public Schools in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. We are looking for a State & Federal Programs Project Manager to support the non-financial requirements of the life cycle of a grant from application to reporting. Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Liaison for grant program managers for a portfolio of grants
- For grants / programs in portfolio:
- Collect data for program monitoring functions
- Supports collection of program outcomes
- Supports application development, and subsequent amendment development
- Act as initial point of contact for questions about the grant
- Ensures allowable uses are updated in department and finance-facing guidance
- Oversee status updates for list of State & Federal Program requirements
- As capacity and interest allows, may support higher Tiered grant-writing and development needs
- Other duties as directed to support grants management
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ Experience with project management
- Strong technical writing
- Ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ESSA specifically
- Experience providing trainings
- Experience with financial systems and analysis
TERMS: Managerial, Grade C42 The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.