Grant Writer (NY HELPS) (.60 FTE-1.0 FTE) Job at Ithaca City School District in

Content Summary: Grant Writer (NY HELPS) (.60 FTE-1.0 FTE) at Albany, for Ithaca City School District LOCATION: Engagement & Development Services - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION:

The grant writer works to locate grant funds for which school districts, municipalities and/or the BOCES is eligible and prepares applications for such grant funds. Performs other duties as directed by the Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and submits grant applications to funding entities.
2. Researches grant opportunities that fit the school district/municipality/BOCES needs.
3. Receives input either directly or from school district, municipality and/or BOCES personnel concerning priorities for funding.
4. Working with the relevant department(s), researches the information necessary to write grant applications.
5. Determines eligibility for the grant program.
6. Presents workshops to school district/municipality staff as needed.
7. Attends meetings and workshops as needed to maintain an appropriate level of awareness of new funding resources.
8. Deals with funding entities on follow-up material or clarifications as needed.
9. Prepares interim and close-out reports for funding entities on projects undertaken with grant funds.
10. Basic working knowledge of school districts and municipalities.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
12. Ability to conduct research necessary to support grant applications in multiple areas of school district and municipality operations.
13. Capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously.