Grants Development and Support Specialist I

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22 dir=%22ltr%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:13.6pt;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;tab-stops:center 306.05pt 324.05pt 342.05pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETitle:%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;Grants Development and Support Specialist I %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:13.35pt;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDepartment:%3C/strong%3E %26nbsp; Grant Development%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:13.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EReports To: %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E %26nbsp; Deputy, Grants Development and Compliance%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EUnion: %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:13.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Grade:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E 0026%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 2.45pt -.25pt;%22%3EFor forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s 200,000 school-aged children. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EServing a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 277.15pt .0001pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EJob Summary%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3ESeeks and secures monetary support for a variety of District programs, from private foundations, government agencies, and other sources. Researches the availability of funds from various sources in order to acquire supplemental funding in support of District programs and initiatives. Meets with District administrators to initiate, coordinate, and insure completion of the grant application process. Monitors program activities, ensures program compliance, and keeps abreast of private and public funding priorities and opportunities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 277.15pt .0001pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EEssential Functions%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EResearches public and private funding sources to determine their compatibility with School District priorities; determines which funding agencies, foundations, and private groups should be solicited.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EDrafts concepts papers in support of program priorities; reviews and interprets federal and state foundation and corporation guidelines for funding proposals; prepares documents to be used in soliciting funds; drafts funding proposals and applications.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EAssists in the preparation of grant summaries which include information such as the funding source, type of grant, stated priorities, and the amount of funding available.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EAdvises and assists administrators with grant proposal writing techniques and the formal application process during grant writing workshops.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EPrepares and submits grant proposals with input from various program offices and relevant external entities.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EReviews legislation and regulations for applicability to current and potential School District needs and areas of concern, and ensures that program administrators are aware of legislative changes in drafting proposals for funding.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EMonitors program services and implementation at sites throughout the city, to ensure adherence to requirements established by the funding source.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EPrepares written reports of program activity and compliance as required by various funding sources; maintains records and reports for School District, state, and federal authorities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EMeets with administrative superiors to stay abreast of funding needs of the District and to report on progress in securing funds; prepares periodic reports of grant activities for review.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EEnsures adherence to federal, state and local guidelines and regulations. %3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E Uses a personal computer to aid in the completion of work related tasks.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 277.15pt .0001pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMinimum Requirements%3Cspan style=%22text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;mso-spacerun:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;mso-spacerun:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.1in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.1in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.1in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.1in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EOne year of full-time, paid, professional experience, as a Grants Development and Support Trainee.%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 1.65pt .0001pt 0in;text-align:center;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3EOR%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 15.2pt .2pt 0in;text-align:center;text-indent:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ETwo years of full-time, paid, professional experience, which must have included as a major responsibility, proposal writing, research analysis, monitoring programs for compliance to guidelines or providing budgetary support services for a complex federally funded program.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 277.15pt .0001pt -.25pt;text-align:left;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 277.15pt .0001pt -.25pt;text-align:left;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 277.15pt .0001pt -.25pt;text-align:left;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E %3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated knowledge of:%3C/u%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Elegislative and regulatory guidelines, particularly as they relate to funding procedures.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Erelevant municipal, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning categorically funded programs.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Ethe methods and techniques used in the preparation of funding applications.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Ethe principles of grant development.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Efederal and state funding sources.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .75in;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to%3C/u%3E:%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Eprepare and write effective proposals for program funding.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Eperform research, evaluate data, and prepare useful reports and practical recommendations.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Euse a personal computer. %3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E present data orally, graphically, and in writing in a clear, concise manner.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3Eestablish and maintain effective working relationships.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22margin:0in 277.15pt .0001pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EDisclaimer%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 6.0pt -.25pt;%22%3EThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22margin:0in 277.15pt 3.1pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ENondiscrimination%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 4.25pt -.25pt;%22%3EThe School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this district, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District%27s commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: Office Of Grants Development (9890)
Job: Central Office
Organization: The School District of Philadelphia
Schedule: Regular
Employee Status: Non-Management
Job Posting: Sep 11, 2026, 1:03:55 PM
Union Affiliation: Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)
Overtime Status: Exempt
Unposting Date: Nov 10, 2026, 10:59:00 PM