The Program Associate 1, (12 Months) Office of Grant Development and Partnership will support and facilitate school and district-level grant activities including researching grant opportunities, developing grant proposals, developing timelines and preparing budgets. This position will also convene meetings and planning sessions with schools and external organizations and participate in conferences to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director, Development, Parent and Community Engagement:

Support and assist schools to secure foundation and grant support for activities to promote academic achievement
Convene meetings with District leadership to evaluate interest in pursuing proposed grant opportunities
Research grant opportunities and identify new government, corporate, foundational and private funding prospects that fit the district’s 10-Point Management Plan/Strategic Plan/Academic Plan
Provide support for grant proposal development
Prepare approved grant budgets, and amendments in accordance with the District’s budgetary requirements
Convene meetings at the school level and with external organizations to articulate the timelines of activities related to funding, budget, audit, personnel, reporting requirements and other responsibilities and requirements of various grant proposals
Conduct planning sessions to advise grant awarded schools and units of processes to implement the program under the terms and conditions by which the grant was awarded
Participate in state, federal, and national organizations, committees and conferences for professional development purposes and for the purpose of articulating the compliance requirements of related grant programs
Turnkey donations, grants and partnership requests to appropriate unit/school/office
Maintain current log of all activities, grants, donations and partnership requests and the status of the same
Perform other duties as assigned that are in compliance with funding sources

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions
Accuracy: Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Research ability, interpreting and analyzing diverse data
Ability to work collaboratively with district leadership
Able to work independently to achieve state goals and objectives
A proven track record of securing funding and generating new finding opportunities
Flexible, optimistic approach: committed to overcoming challenges; comfortable with change and ambiguity
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
Strong problem-sourcing and solving, and project management skills
Ability to learn quickly and take initiative
Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for Detroit education
Personal alignment with the District’s mission, vision, core values, strategies and priorities
Leadership ability in past assignments
Ability to work with support teams consisting of internal and external members at all levels
Track record of success in:
Coalition and relationship building across a diverse group of stakeholders
Leading and supporting significant cross-functional initiatives in diverse and complex organizational settings

How to apply

Please email resume and cover letter to recruitment@detroitk12.org.