Grants Manager (Administrative Staff)

Who We Are The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn. As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals. What You'll Do Manages grant-related activities for 21 st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and other federally managed grants. Plans, develops and implements internal grants management processes, policies, and procedures. Facilitates and conducts effective project planning (such as evaluations, budget, finance, reports, sourcing, request for proposal, competitive grant process). Assesses and defines needs, determines size, scope and complexity of proposed project and what is needed to support proposed project, identifies additional areas to be considered in proposed project life cycle; Determines priorities and monitors timelines; Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholder groups. Participated in internal and external meetings and workgroups as assigned. Coordinates grant competition or proposal teams, processes, and activities. Leads internal and external review processes for grant competitions and coordinate final award recommendations in collaboration with supervisor. Coordinates risk assessment processes. Analyzes risk management. Research and review best practices and other opportunities to support the work. Research policies and regulations to ensure federal and state procedural compliance; Follows state procurement processes. Advises grantees on procurement methods and requirements. Develops and edits grant proposals and applications in conjunction with program staff. Conducts desk and onsite monitoring reviews of grant recipients as requested. Provides technical assistance to grantees electronically and in person. Other duties as assigned. Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout the State of Ohio and may require overnight stay. (Must be willing and able to secure a valid driver’s license OR supply your own transportation.) Additional Information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ( human.resources@education.ohio.gov ).