Grant Project Director - Vacancy ID: 157510

The Sparta Area School District is looking for a part time Grant Project Director for a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Grant. The grant is awarded through June 2026. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Pursues project goals as described in the grant application 2. Collaborates with lead administrator(s), external evaluators, and other associated personnel 3. Maintains and retains project data and materials as required 4. Completes progress reports assigned to Grant Project Director 5. Monitors progress on grant and identifies possible needs to make requests for changes in the grant proposal, including extensions 6. Brings requests for any proposed changes to the Director of Instructional Services for approval, including extensions 7. Oversees accurate and timely reporting for project personnel 8. Ensures that project follows proposal in implementation, including scope and fidelity 10. Assists with negotiation of award terms as needed 11. Monitors project’s financial status 12. Assures that expenses incurred are allowable, reasonable, and allocable to the project to which they are charged 13. Seeks prior approval for budget changes when required 14. Ensures that cost-share requirements are met 15. Reviews final financial statements 16. Other duties as assigned according to the grant goals 17. Pulls testing data to complete grant reports ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provide professional development/support to teachers implementing grant funded initiatives 2. Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents 3. Respect confidentiality 4. Assist teachers and administrators in meeting grant goals 5. Assist administrators in implementation evaluation as requested Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred. Excellent writing skills; excellent managerial skills; ability to identify and accomplish grant project goals in a systematic manner according to the grant proposal; ability to work independently; highly organized; and high attention to detail, including timelines and deadlines. Qualified candidates must be able to lift 10 pounds. Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google preferred. This is a part time position with up to 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible and allow for some remote work and some in building work. Salary is $38.18 per hour. The dedicated position of Grant Project Director is not a member of the teacher’s bargaining unit and the salary is determined through the grant funding.