Grants Manager

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to put them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners. 

The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12. 

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond! 

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Under the direction of the Director of State and Federal Compliance, the Grants Manager is responsible for managing compliance and fiscal aspects of the Academy’s external grant opportunities in compliance with local, state, and federal policies. The role is responsible for supporting the organizational effort to ensure reporting and expenditures are targeted for grants the Academy was awarded.

Essential job duties:

• Work alongside the grant leads in monitoring grants with allowable expenditures and strategic planning for the grant's stated period.  
• Work closely with key department administrators, general education teachers, and staff to ensure programmatic compliance with grant guidelines. 
• Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating program requirements that align with established goals and objectives of each grant. 
• Assist with supervising, evaluating, coaching, and providing guidance to assigned staff to ensure compliance with established grant goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and support positive communication and professional expectations with community partners. 
• Assist with implementation of family engagement activities when necessary. 
• Assist with developing and managing budgets to ensure compliance with budgetary and funding regulations associated with all grants. 
• Track and monitor all open grants expenses are accurate and allowable.
• Oversee timely submission of reports for all open grants.
• Oversee procurement selection of vendors when necessary. 
• Oversee contracts compliance and tracking for the organization. 
• Review and analyze evaluation and assessment documentation and recommend revisions to grant processes and procedures, as needed. 
• Develop, implement, and monitor various recordkeeping systems to collect, monitor, and maintain grant data within various information systems. 
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development as provided by the network, state, consultants, or self-selected professional growth opportunities. 
• Research and review private, local, state, and federal funding sources that apply to program needs and will provide ongoing support of programs. 
• Attend any training offered by Wonderful College Prep Academy, California Department of Education (CDE), or the grant administration, as directed. 
• Serve as liaison between academy staff and Director of State and Federal Compliance in exploring and pursuing grant opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm 

Pay Range: $83,500.00 - $94,000.00. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• A BA/BS from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in a related field. 
• Minimum of five years of compliance and or finance experience.  
• Previous experience with public or charter schools and grant management preferred. 
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in educational technology tools and learning management systems.
• Familiarity with performance evaluation and management techniques.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions.

Compensation: 

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. 
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym. 

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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