City of New Haven
Grant Writer & Policy Coordinator
City of New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The Board of Education Grant Writer and Policy Coordinator role is crucial in identifying and coordinating grants to secure funding aligned with the Board of Education's mission. This individual will be responsible for representing the district, crafting and submitting grant applications in accordance with federal, state, and private agency guidelines, assessing feasibility, and ensuring timely submission. The position entails independent work with discretion in the initial stages of planning strategies relevant to the organization's mission.
The incumbent must demonstrate a strong grasp of grant policy recommendations, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with the Board of Education Superintendent, executive team, school principals, and external groups.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with internal administrators to develop proposal strategies and to gather relevant information, which at times can be confidential, to research, prepare, and submit funding proposals.Maintain primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.Identify innovative, forward-thinking issues of policy areas relevant to the Board of Education to research; propose new policies for addressing problems or make policy modification recommendations define resource requirements for successful implementation of grants.Take the lead responsibility for overall proposal development and final submissions, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the final proposals and documents.Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals;Coordinate with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposalsConduct ongoing prospect research to identify and evaluate opportunities aligned with the mission of the Board of Education.Monitor and implement best practices and understanding of grant writing within the Board of EducationBuild relationships with key funders and strategic partners, including state and federal officials, foundation executives, and university officials to increase the Board of Education's financial resources and grant/donor pipeline.Ability to use a variety of federal, state, and foundation online application systems for preparation and submission of grant applications.Maintain accurate and complete records of all activities associated with each grant proposal or other related materials.As directed, prepare status reports, which in general are initially confidential, for the Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, and Board of Education (Board) regarding grants, partnerships, and prospects.Presentation of grant abstracts (grant approvals) to the Board of Education (Board) Finance and Operations committee for acceptance.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or a related field, along with three to five years of experience in grant writing. Ideal candidate will have experience in a Board of Education (BOE) administration, along with BOE grant writing.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong independent research skillsThorough knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for grant submissions and contractual processes.Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, as well as operational procedures within government organizations.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, consultants, contractors, other Board of Education employees, multiple donor sources, and the public.Ability to maintain confidential information and apply discretion when needed.Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication, public speaking, and media skills.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a "General Fund" tested position.
This position covered by the Executive Management & Confidential Employee Policy,
available to review HERE.
Hires into this class shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security; additionally, employer will contribute 7.5% of base pay into a defined contribution plan.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated and scored while the application period is open.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found
HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.
Conclusion
To apply for this opportunity:
Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use.You
MUST
click on the job posting you are interested in, and click
Apply
or
Apply Online
from within that posting.MAKE SURE
the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application!Review or modify your application for that positionClick
"Ready to Send App " or the " Send " tab; read page and click the attestationClick " Send to City of New Haven "You will be redirected to " CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION "You will also receive an email and text, if a number was provided, confirming your submissionIf you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your application has not been submitted - please contact us at NHJobs@newhavenct.gov
Please Note, your Profile is NOT an application for an open position. After you create your Applicant Profile, you must still click on a Job Title and complete the application as instructed for each position.
The Board of Education Grant Writer and Policy Coordinator role is crucial in identifying and coordinating grants to secure funding aligned with the Board of Education's mission. This individual will be responsible for representing the district, crafting and submitting grant applications in accordance with federal, state, and private agency guidelines, assessing feasibility, and ensuring timely submission. The position entails independent work with discretion in the initial stages of planning strategies relevant to the organization's mission.
The incumbent must demonstrate a strong grasp of grant policy recommendations, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with the Board of Education Superintendent, executive team, school principals, and external groups.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with internal administrators to develop proposal strategies and to gather relevant information, which at times can be confidential, to research, prepare, and submit funding proposals.Maintain primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.Identify innovative, forward-thinking issues of policy areas relevant to the Board of Education to research; propose new policies for addressing problems or make policy modification recommendations define resource requirements for successful implementation of grants.Take the lead responsibility for overall proposal development and final submissions, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the final proposals and documents.Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals;Coordinate with the Business Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposalsConduct ongoing prospect research to identify and evaluate opportunities aligned with the mission of the Board of Education.Monitor and implement best practices and understanding of grant writing within the Board of EducationBuild relationships with key funders and strategic partners, including state and federal officials, foundation executives, and university officials to increase the Board of Education's financial resources and grant/donor pipeline.Ability to use a variety of federal, state, and foundation online application systems for preparation and submission of grant applications.Maintain accurate and complete records of all activities associated with each grant proposal or other related materials.As directed, prepare status reports, which in general are initially confidential, for the Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, and Board of Education (Board) regarding grants, partnerships, and prospects.Presentation of grant abstracts (grant approvals) to the Board of Education (Board) Finance and Operations committee for acceptance.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or a related field, along with three to five years of experience in grant writing. Ideal candidate will have experience in a Board of Education (BOE) administration, along with BOE grant writing.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong independent research skillsThorough knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for grant submissions and contractual processes.Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, as well as operational procedures within government organizations.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, consultants, contractors, other Board of Education employees, multiple donor sources, and the public.Ability to maintain confidential information and apply discretion when needed.Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication, public speaking, and media skills.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a "General Fund" tested position.
This position covered by the Executive Management & Confidential Employee Policy,
available to review HERE.
Hires into this class shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security; additionally, employer will contribute 7.5% of base pay into a defined contribution plan.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated and scored while the application period is open.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found
HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.
Conclusion
To apply for this opportunity:
Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use.You
MUST
click on the job posting you are interested in, and click
Apply
or
Apply Online
from within that posting.MAKE SURE
the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application!Review or modify your application for that positionClick
"Ready to Send App " or the " Send " tab; read page and click the attestationClick " Send to City of New Haven "You will be redirected to " CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION "You will also receive an email and text, if a number was provided, confirming your submissionIf you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your application has not been submitted - please contact us at NHJobs@newhavenct.gov
Please Note, your Profile is NOT an application for an open position. After you create your Applicant Profile, you must still click on a Job Title and complete the application as instructed for each position.