<p>Senior Director, Grants JobID: 744</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Business Office/Senior Director, Grants</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>12/4/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Camden, NJ</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Until Filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Senior Director, Grants</p> <p>In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond.</p> <p>ROLE OVERVIEW</p> <p>The Senior Director, Grants will play a key role in ensuring that all grant-related logistics and financial activities for multiple departments are handled smoothly, efficiently, and responsively. The Senior Director will lead cross-functional work streams to implement Federal Programs and will oversee the planning, implementation, compliance, evaluation, and reporting for multiple funding sources. The Senior Director also provides oversight, designs, organizes, and manages all financial data, analysis, fiscal reporting and accounting processes for the district.</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; preferably Master's degree or CPA certification </li><li>At least three years progressive business experience including grant writing, grants management, editing, and budgeting </li><li>Strong grant writing experience required, federal grant and proposal preparation experience preferred </li><li>At least three years of experience with state and federal regulations pertaining to grants management </li><li>At least three years of audit experience required </li><li>Strong Fund accounting experience in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles </li><li>Managerial experience in accounting and state and federal reporting </li><li>Strong quantitative analytical skills, including significant experience and familiarity with compiling and analyzing data to drive decision-making </li><li>Experience conducting qualitative, and quantitative analysis, and utilizing results to develop regulations and guidelines </li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced environment required </li><li>A valid driver's license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration </li><li>Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status </li></ul> <p>ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee all grants district wide- includes support other teams in managing grants like SBYS, ECE, Perkins, and new grant opportunities </li><li>Ensure grant compliance, reporting and application deadlines are met </li><li>Prepare for state and local audits </li><li>Supports in preparing and gathering documentation for QSAC reporting </li><li>Oversee the reconciliation of all cash and account balances for grants </li><li>Draft standard operating procedures for grants accounting and train staff </li><li>Ensure all grants revenues are accounted for, allocated appropriated, reconciled and reported on a monthly basis </li><li>Remains current on laws, regulations, guidance and requirements for all funding sources </li><li>Oversees grant implementation and coordinates compliance activities </li><li>Attends all federal and state program training institutes as needed or recommended </li><li>Interface with funders on aspects of grant compliance, funder meetings, and other regular communication </li><li>Develops and monitors federal grant budgets and state budgets and files reports with state and federal agencies on a timely basis </li><li>Manages and maintains accounting records of the district's grant programs </li><li>Prepares all financial reporting and analysis </li><li>Provides oversight for all audits and reviews for journal entries </li><li>Provides support for annual audit process </li><li>Provides high level analysis of District's budget and financial transactions and recommends both innovation and corrective action as appropriate </li><li>Maintains confidentiality of records and information, and uses discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines </li><li>Adheres to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey statutes and Administrative Code Board of Education policies and procedures, and contractual obligations </li><li>Ensures federal and state compliance, participates in state agency monitoring visits, and oversees reporting requirements </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee </li></ul> <p>CORE COMPETENCIES</p> <p>An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated record of accomplishment in leading significant cross-functional initiatives in diverse organizational settings </li><li>Strong analytical skills, including comfort level using Microsoft Excel and other online reporting tools to compile data, trends and reports </li><li>Familiarity with the Chart of Accounts and fiscal accountability regulations </li><li>Project and process management experience </li><li>Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions </li><li>A willingness to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to achieve strong results </li><li>Extraordinary attention to detail </li><li>Ability to generate work with speed and accuracy, meeting timelines with minimal supervision </li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously </li><li>Possesses strong interpersonal and team building skills </li><li>Adept at high-level problem-solving and decision-making skills </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace and budget management programs </li><li>Ability and desire to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Flexible, optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges </li><li>Integrity and reliability in all interactions </li><li>Commitment to the success of all Camden students </li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task </li><li>Prompt and outstanding attendance </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.</p> </li><li> <p>Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.</p> </li><li> <p>Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.</p> </li><li> <p>Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.</p> </li></ul> <p>Environmental Demands:</p> <p>The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.</p> </li><li> <p>Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.</p> </li><li> <p>Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.</p> </li><li> <p>Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.</p> </li></ul> <p>CORE VALUES</p> <p>We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District's core values:</p> <p>Respect and Humility</p> <p>We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.</p> <p>Evidence-based</p> <p>We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.</p> <p>Communication & Collaboration</p> <p>We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.</p> <p>Solutions-oriented</p> <p>With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.</p> <p>REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY</p> <ul> <li>Assistant Business Administrator </li></ul> <p>EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION</p> <p>Employment Period</p> <ul> <li>Twelve-month, non-tenureable position </li></ul> <p>Union Affiliation</p> <ul> <li>Non-affiliated </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage</p> <ul> <li>Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (PERS) </li><li>Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation </li></ul> <p>SALARY RANGE</p> <ul> <li>Minimum Starting Salary: $97,850.00 </li><li>Maximum Starting Salary: $123,600.00 </li></ul> <p>(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)</p> <p>THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER</p>