Job Description / Essential Elements:

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: DISTRICT GRANT WRITER

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, Education Services, develop and prepare grant applications and proposals for public and private funding sources; prepare and disseminate materials concerning available grants, awards and related programs; serve as a technical resource to administrators, faculty and personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and prepare grant applications and proposals for public and private funding sources; establish and maintain District procedures and policies to assure proper review and approval of grant applications by the Cabinet, Board of Education and various departments.

Prepare and disseminate materials concerning available grants, awards and related programs for faculty, administrators and personnel; compose related handbooks, manuals and documents as assigned.

Serve as technical resource to administrators, faculty and personnel; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning the preparation of grant applications; edit and proofread grant applications to be submitted for consideration.

Compile information and prepare and maintain records related to grant applications, District demographics and funding activities.

Collaborate with administrators in researching and coordinating financial resources; assist Budget department personnel with developing the grant application budget.

Coordinate and conduct workshops in writing grant applications for District staff as needed.

Operate a variety of office equipment, including a fax machine, telephone, typewriter, computer and assigned software.

Perform related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Grant application and proposal preparation.

Technical writing.

Federal and private funding sources.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Research methods and record-keeping techniques.

Oral and written communication skills, including proper English usage.

Applicable laws, code, regulations, policies and procedures.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

ABILITY TO:

Develop and prepare grant applications and proposals for public and private funding sources.

Prepare and disseminate materials concerning available grants, awards and related programs.

Serve as technical resource to administrators, faculty and personnel.

Operate a computer and assigned software.

Maintain records.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Plan and organize work.

Work independently with little direction.

Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hear and speak to exchange information.

See to read a variety of materials.

Bend at the waste, kneel or crouch to file and retrieve materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in English, liberal arts or related field and three years experience working with grant proposals and applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

Constant interruptions.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements

Please complete our on-line application in full.

Please scan and attach required documents to on-line application.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.

• Letter of Introduction (Must be signed.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation (Letters must be within the last 6 months and must be signed.))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The Elk Grove Unified School District (hereinafter EGUSD) desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. EGUSD prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No person should be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, EGUSD will provide you with one upon notice.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying, you should immediately contact the District's Legal Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, at (916)-686-7795, ext. 67159 or legalcompliance@egusd.net . A copy of EGUSD uniform complaint or EGUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.