<p>Job Description:</p> <p>MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS</p> <p>Mission Statement:</p> <p>Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.</p> <p>Values and Belief Statements:</p> <p>Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge</p> <p>and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.</p> <p>Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by</p> <p>fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.</p> <p>Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,</p> <p>inspiring lifelong learners.</p> <p>Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person's authenticity and</p> <p>cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.</p> <p>Description: Grants Coordinator</p> <p>Location: Central Office - Finance</p> <p>Reports to: Executive Director of Finance</p> <p>Certification: 085 (School Business Administration)</p> <p>Salary: $80,000 - $100,000</p> <p>Exempt (Salaried - Not Eligible for Overtime)</p> <p>Eligible for Health and Dental Benefits</p> <p>JOB QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Education</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required. 085 CT Certification preferred. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Work Experience</p> <ul> <li>Five years of grant research and writing experience required. Prior experience in researching and writing corporate and/or federal grants preferred. </li><li>Prior experience in an educational environment preferred. </li></ul> <p>Required Licenses/Certifications</p> <ul> <li>085 CT Certification preferred. </li></ul> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities</p> <p>In addition to the job specific requirements listed in this section, employee is accountable for and expected to integrate all MPS values work Pillars into the execution of the essential functions of their job. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general requirements for work being performed by employees in this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all requirements, responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so employed.</p> <ul> <li>Ability to demonstrate high level of writing and communication skills required. </li><li>Ability to collect, understand and translate complex data into useful and easily understood language. </li><li>Ability to work in a team environment required. </li><li>Ability to display flexibility to meet the operational demands of the department activities required. </li><li>Ability to adhere to and model organizational values and Work Pillars required. </li><li>Ability to interact with students, families, co-workers and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner required. </li><li>Knowledge of and ability to successfully operate Google suite programs required. </li><li>Ability to work nights and weekends required. </li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain valid State 085 certification required. </li><li>Ability to successfully operate Microsoft Suite of programs required. </li><li>Knowledge of EGMS grants management system required. </li><li>Ability to build and manage budgets required. </li><li>Ability to utilize District financial management software required. </li><li>Ability to build networks with grants specific stakeholders required. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate high level of organizational skills required. </li><li>Ability to manage confidential information required. </li><li>Knowledge of federal and state grant regulations required. </li></ul> <p>Starting: Immediately</p> <ul> <li>Only qualified applicants will be contacted. </li></ul> <p>STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.</p>