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Job Title: Executive Director, Office of Funds and Development (12 Months)
Posting Date: November 13, 2008
Closing Date: January 21, 2009
Salary Range: $87,152.00 - $124,520.00 (annually)
Job Type: Administrative
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: Superintendent
Location: Office of Funds and Development
Candidates for this position must possess and provide evidence of a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution; and have significant course work at the Master’s level in leadership, management, and administration. Candidate must provide evidence of training in Fund Development, Grant Writing and Grant Management Requirements as mandated by federal, state, and local guidelines.
Candidate must have a minimum of seven (7) years of administrative experience, and at least five (5) years experience in fund development, grant writing, and/or program development, and budget development. Candidate must also have at least two (2) years of supervising programs, projects, and staff; along with experience in researching and applying for grants electronically.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Candidates must have the ability to prioritize appropriately, make independent decisions, and perform well under pressure, meeting all departmental deadlines. Candidates must also possess organizational and time management skills.
Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent the Executive Director, Office of Funds and Development will:
1. Research and identify Federal, State and Local competitive funding for which the District is eligible.
2. Research and identify private foundations, businesses, and corporations to generate revenue to support the Districts educational programs.
3. Assure that proposed funding be aligned with the mission, goal, and objectives of the District.
4. Assure that proposed funding support the District-wide improvement plan.
5. Serve as the primary contact for the District for incoming grant and funding announcements and notices.
6. Oversee the smooth continuation of multiyear grants and the proper termination of completed grants.
7. Participate in local, state, and national organizations, and conferences for funding purposes and compliance.
8. Serve as Application Administrator for all grants developed via the Michigan Department of Education Michigan Electronic Grants System (MEGS), and federal grant systems, i.e.; Grants.gov, E-Grants, and the Institute of Education Science.
9. Collaborate with the District staff in order to ensure regulatory compliance.
10. Develop short and long term fundraising programs designed to elicit maximum gift support from individuals, foundations, corporations and public agencies.
11. Maintain orderly accounts of superintendents’ approvals, expenditure reports, monthly status reports and other required records.
12. Oversee the maintenance of all department records, keep accurate grant and donor history, regulate all data collection, evaluate and report the effectiveness to the Office of the General Superintendent and others as required.
13. Supervise the submission of competitive and formula grants.
14. Provide leadership and direction to staff assigned to manage grants.
15. Attend Board of Education meetings.
16. Fulfill all other responsibilities assigned.
SECURITY
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: Executive Director, Office of Funds and Development
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
