Position Title

Grant Coordinator 0125-0017

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$71,312-$72,812 Plus Generous Benefits Package

Job Description

Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Technology Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Hours:
8:00AM – 4:00PM

Annual Salary:
$71,312
+ 1,500 w/ Masters
$72,812

Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• 15 Paid annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
• Generous Paid vacation days
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
• Life insurance at NO cost to you
• FSA plan
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• NYS Retirement System
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, preparing, and writing grant proposals to secure funding for specific projects. This role involves collaboration with various public and private organizations, as well as government departments on a local and regional basis. Once grants have been secured, the individual will assist in overseeing reporting, evaluation, and finalization of grants awards. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing research to identify available grant funds and sources for public education initiatives. 

• Prepare written grant proposals. 

• Ensure that grant proposals follow the guidelines of the grantor and answer all required information. 

• Maintain liaison with local and regional public and private organizations and government units for potential collaboration on grants. 

• Prepare and develop reports as needed, for example, budget and filing reports 

• Recommend grant writing policies and procedures. 

• Collect and analyze data related to grant effectiveness and needs.  

 

Civil Service Title

Grant Proposal Writer

Job Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of educational structure, organization, and function. 

• Good knowledge of techniques and procedures involved in grant writing for various governmental and private grant-in-aid programs. 

• Good knowledge of the education field and specific areas where grants are needed 

• Ability to maintain accurate records. 

• Ability to write effective grant proposals that meet all basic requirements of the grantor. 

• Mental alertness, neatness, tact, courtesy, dependability, initiative, and good judgment. 

• Ability to utilize computer systems in the completion of activities. 

• Effective written communication skills. 

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.  

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

Must meet minimum qualifications for provisional appointment as follows:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a registered Master’s Degree and two (2) years of experience in grant writing and research; or

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a registered Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of experience in grant writing and research; or

C) An equivalent of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)

Additional Qualifications:

• Must take the upcoming Erie County Civil Service exam for the title of GRANT PROPOSAL WRITER once announced.

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Application Procedure

Please apply online by completing the following steps:

1. Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
2. Complete and submit the correct application type, SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL, and THEN
3. Apply directly to the job posting.

You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.  

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Special Notes:  

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.   

PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions.  Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.

Job Category

Civil Service Canvass Letters

Job Location

Education Campus

Additional Information