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Grants Writer

Application Deadline

12/1/2025

Position Start Date

3/19/2025

Position Title

Grants Writer

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

Minimum Salary - $60,000/year Commensurate w/ exp

Job Description

This is responsible technical and supervisory work coordinating the daily operations of a grants development function. Incumbent provides technical assistance to staff in the areas of grant identification and preparation. The incumbent reports to the District Business Official and/or their designee.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :

+ Identifies grant sources;

+ Interprets grant rules and regulations and monitors grant development to ensure compliance;

+ Performs both independent research and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders/partners to identify grants/funding sources;

+ Provides specialized grant writing services, including interpretation and analysis of required specifications and pre-award activities for securing federal, state and local funding sources;

+ Manages grant records, prepares reports and meets deadlines for the completion and submission of multiple grants with similar timelines;

+ Writes competitive grants that are aligned with the parameters of the grant application and the division’s goals;

+ Participates in technical assistance offered by NYDOE and USED;

+ Assists in developing reports and other documents required by funding agencies;

+ Assists in budget preparation for grant components;

+ Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;

+ Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Thorough knowledge of grant development and proposal writing; good knowledge of federal, state and foundation funding sources; good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment; good knowledge of appropriation determinations and allocations; good knowledge of community served; ability to perform research; ability to coordinate and monitor grant proposal development; ability to compile quantitative and narrative reports; mathematical ability; interpersonal skills and works well with others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; initiative.

Civil Service Title

Grants Writer

Job Qualifications

A. Possession of a Bachelor Degree awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education and three (3) years of paid fulltime experience in a capacity involving program development, research and/or evaluation or closely related field, one (1) year of which shall have involved grants preparation; OR

B. Possession of an Associate Degree awarded by a college accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education and five (5) years of paid fulltime experience in a capacity involving program development, research and/or evaluation or closely related field, one (1) year of which shall have involved grants preparation.

Application Procedure

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application. In addition, all applicants are requested to submit a current resume. This is a competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment and live in Schenectady County or one of its contiguous county. Candidates must currently hold this title or be reachable on the civil service list when available. If a list is not available, this will be a provisional appointment and the successful candidate must take the appropriate civil service examination and be reachable.

The Schenectady City School District (SCSD) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment in the Schenectady City Schools has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career. Currently, the Schenectady City School District is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the district's schools and Central Office to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of approximately 10,000 students through the essential elements of the district’s Strategic Plan. The Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team with the aim of moving SCSD toward world class status and preparing all students for success.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of the protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the Schenectady City School District recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Office of Human Resources. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with the Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and Bylaws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.

Job Category

Middle Management Employees

Job Location

Central Office

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