Grants Coordinator

An Equal Opportunity Employer Flint Community Schools Human Resources Employee Job Description Job Title: Grant Coordinator Job Summary: The Grant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all Flint Community Schools federal grants including Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV. The Coordinator serves as the District's primary grant administrator by providing professional guidance, technical assistance, fiscal monitoring, compliance oversight, and recommendations to support successful implementation of grant-funded programs. This position works under the direction of the Chief Innovation Officer and provides professional recommendations; however, final approval and decision-making authority remain with the Chief Innovation Officer. Essential Functions (May include, but not limited to): Coordinate the planning, development, submission, amendment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all federal programs. Research and recommend new grant funding opportunities that align with district priorities. Coordinate districtwide grant planning with departments, schools, Finance, and community partners. Assist departments in developing grant applications, measurable objectives, implementation plans, and evaluation measures. Monitor implementation of grant-funded programs and recommend corrective actions when necessary. Coordinate grant budgets in collaboration with Finance and provide recommendations regarding budget development and amendments. Review purchasing requests for grant compliance and provide recommendations to the Chief Innovation Officer regarding purchasing priorities. Coordinate procurement documentation with the Finance Department to ensure compliance with federal and district purchasing requirements. Coordinate districtwide grant monitoring, desk reviews, audits, and onsite monitoring conducted by the Michigan Department of Education and other granting agencies. Maintain grant documentation, inventory records, time and effort documentation, and other compliance records. Develop grant implementation timelines and monitor progress toward grant objectives. Provide technical assistance and professional learning to administrators, principals, department leaders, and grant-funded staff regarding grant requirements, budgeting, procurement, compliance, inventory, time and effort reporting, and fiscal accountability. Prepare NexSys documentation, MDE reports, compliance reports, and other required submissions for review by the Chief Innovation Officer. Monitor grant performance data and prepare recommendati