Job Description:

                                     Fowler Elementary School District

Job Title:                   GRANTS DIRECTOR
Classification:           Administrative
Salary:                       Salary and contract terms to be established by the Governing Board
Description:              The Grants Director provides direction, and guidance over all                                                   federal and state. The director oversees the development of                                                   comprehensive program plans, writing of grants, submitting
                                   grants and monitoring their implementation while ensuring                                                     compliance with State and Federal laws, Arizona Department of                                             Education guidance.

Qualifications:
Teacher Certification, Preferred
Bachelor's degree in education or closely related field, Required.
Masters degree in education, leadership, finance, or related field, Preferred
Knowledge and experience in grant writing, required.
Public school work experience required (minimum five years preferred)
Experience in various school/finance-related positions with progressive responsibilities
Administrative and or supervisor certification, preferred.
Department of Public Safety (DPS) Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Strong leadership, supervisory, implementation, and management skills
Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in English language, including reading, writing, and oral communication
Strong communication skills
Proficient in computer and software use sufficient to perform job tasks with accuracy

Knowledge of:
Federal and Arizona School Laws governing schools and districts
Federal state, and private sector grant design.
Grants procurement, management, and accounting practices
Administration and management of Public K-8 school districts
Appropriate knowledge of standard business office tools, including copiers, scanners, desktop computer
Prior experience working with the AZ Department of Education Grants Management system
Computer programs such as Word, Excel, Google Calendar, Sheets, and Meet,

Ability to:
Schedule, organize, and facilitate activities, meetings, and events.
Plan and deliver staff training with confidence and expertise
Interpret and evaluate district and policies to ensure appropriate program implementation and monitoring
Develop and implement long and short-term goals as related to job functions.
Effectively and succinctly communicate and provide professional development to staff.
Accurately interpret and implement direction from verbal or written directions
Prioritize work, take initiative, meet time restraints, and attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
Work with various data types
Analyze issues to create, implement, and monitor action plans.
Sit or stand for prolonged periods, lift/carry, and move 30 lbs.
Work between work sites
Respond to multiple administrators and provide timely updates on project status to supervisors
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to District records, programming and items of a sensitive nature

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate