The Education Foundation of Alachua County is seeking a passionate and dedicated Program and Grants Director to join our team! This full-time role is instrumental in supporting our mission by securing funding through grant writing and managing key programs like Catalyst for Change and Senior Scholarships.

Job Summary: 

Grant Management:

The Director of Programs and Grants is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of agency grant portfolio and reporting (currently 30 grants – some of which are one-page applications for $5000 and others are complex programs requiring committees and teams to administer). This includes the Children’s Trust of Alachua County mentoring grant, and the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant program through grant writing, sub-grant management, and teacher communication to oversee the distribution of approximately $130,000 in teacher programs. This role involves outreach to teachers, explanation of the grant cycle process, grading, and distribution of 30 subgrants per year to local teachers. 

Administrative Roles & Development:

As the Director of these programs, the person will attend events and conferences directly related to the initiatives involved in the programs. The Director will be responsible for communicating with stakeholders and ACPS staff in regards to grant management. This person will serve as a liaison between The Education Foundation’s key stakeholders and the Teachers and Staff of the Alachua County Public Schools, as well as board members, donors, and the community at large.

In addition, the Director will be responsible for management of budgets and tracking expenditures while ensuring effective execution and impact measurement. This person will support the Executive Director in communication with District personnel and board members in monthly reporting for programs.

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Join us in making a difference in Alachua County Public Schools! To apply, send your cover letter and resume to Tatila Brock-Paul at brocktt@gm.sbac.edu.