Job Posting

Saint Paul Public Schools | Saint Paul, MN
Salary Range: $72,586 - $90,000

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or related field and six years of professional level experience in proposal development and/or project administration, communications, marketing/promotions or public relations.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous supervisory/management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of communication, strategic planning, and evaluation.
• Considerable knowledge of writing, grant writing, and fund development.
• Considerable knowledge of project management and cost analysis/monitoring.
• Considerable knowledge of research techniques and data systems.
• Considerable knowledge of public policy issues and policy development.
• Knowledge of urban public schools and diverse populations.
• Considerable skill in the use of a computer, word processing, database systems, internet research tools, and desktop publishing software.
• Considerable ability to identify emerging issues that would impact the district and the strategic fund development process.
• Considerable ability to interact effectively with both individuals and groups and in a multicultural setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, high ethical standards and self-motivation.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate assigned staff.

Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties:
Strategic Planning & Grant Writing

• Conceptualize, develop, and write grant applications for multi-partner, strategic initiatives and programs; Review, proof and edit final grant applications.
• Create, implement and maintain a strategic plan for fundraising & development activities that coordinates existing information and leverages relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support district administrators in effectively creating and implementing grant projects, fostering collaboration and accountability across departments and programs.
• Identify staff with ideas for program improvements, match with funder priorities and ensure alignment to district’s strategic plan.
• Assist the Innovation Office Director in assessing and communicating the strategic planning and fund development needs of the school district.
• Work with Innovation Office project management staff to ensure comprehensive grant development and management coverage of the complete grant cycle.
• Monitor education and funding trends, help position the district ahead of major funding changes or trends, and seek out potential matches for strategic funding initiatives.
• Implement and inform district policy and practice related to grants and fundraising.
• Develop processes to ensure grant projects align with district plans and priorities.
• Support Senior Executive Leadership Team to understand grant opportunities and determine interest in applying for specific competitions.
• Support sustainability of strategic priorities by working with program leaders, external partners, funders, district leaders, etc.
• Collaborate with district lobbying efforts by providing data, information, needs.

Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate funders.
• Develop and maintain state and federal contacts; attend training related to funding sources.
• Expand and maintain community and agency contacts for collaboration.
• Represent district among external stakeholders like MDE, US Dept. of Ed., corporate partners, nonprofit organizations.
• Support other staff working with external partners by aligning processes, systems, ensuring we’re coordinated in programming and funding solicitations.
• Assist with Letters of Support requests from external partners as needed.

Staff Support & Capacity Building

• Develop and implement a grants training plan for district staff.
• Provide advice and consultation to district administrators and employees in developing, implementing, negotiating, and evaluating grant proposals.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and external partners in preparing proposals; coordinate with content lead and other departments to develop federal and state proposals.

Supervision & Administration

• Supervise and evaluate the work of the Grants Assistant
• Coordinate the work of consultants hired for specific projects, including developing timelines and budgets and monitoring quality at all stages of project development.
• Maintain accurate records of all grant applications.
• Monitor the spend down of grants as needed.
• Assist with Board Agenda Items as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

This posting will open until filled.

General Information
The SPPS Grants Team is part of the Office of Communications, Marketing and Development. Its purpose is to support the District’s strategic goals by securing external funds and to ensure success of grant-funded programs.

A government entity like SPPS can apply for grants much like community-based (501c3) non-profit organizations but has different rules. Many statutes and regulations (generally understood as red tape) complicate the process. 

Position Summary
The Fund Development Manager plays a key role in Saint Paul Public Schools by supporting staff across the organization in identifying and securing additional financial and in-kind resources to support the district’s strategic plan. The Fund Development Manager develops and implements processes and procedures involved in competitive grant writing and fundraising. The position also supervises staff and manages relationships with local and national funders.

Reporting Relationship
Report to the Innovation Office Director

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
This is a 12-month position working 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the SPSO (SAINT PAUL SUPERVISORS’ ORGANIZATION) negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at https://www.spps.org/Page/33566. 

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at https://www.spps.org/Domain/13220.

Other Information
Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Apply at https://hr.sppserp.org/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U