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Community Learning Center Grant Specialist - 1.0 FTE at Instructional Planning Center

Sioux Falls School District

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 2 days ago

Job Description
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Sioux Falls School District partners with community providers in a Community Learning Center (CLC) model for after school and summer enrichment programs. The collaborative program, located in elementary schools, provides a safe, licensed environment for students with embedded learning opportunities, enhancement activities, and a focus on developing skills that will last a lifetime.

School-based after school and summer enrichment programs are managed by a lead agency and supported by a governing structure within the Sioux Falls School District. The programs follow a unified standard for operating to ensure consistency and continuity among locations.

The complementary learning environment provides exceptional quality care while enhancement activities and interest clubs offer students opportunities to engage in STEM, sports, dance, cooking, life-skill development, and more. Homework help and directed tutoring programs extend learning beyond the school day.

Learn more about the Community Learning Center at https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/after-school

Job Duties & Requirements
EDUCATION LEVEL :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, communications, public relations, philanthropic studies, or a related field

EXPERIENCE DESIRED :
Minimum of 2 years experience working in grant writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent filing, grasping, holding, indexing, inserting, keyboarding, repetitive use of wrists, hands and fingers, opening, reaching, removing, scheduling, sitting, sorting, speaking, stamping, standing, stapling, stooping, typing, walking, and writing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Detail, goal, and team-oriented with strong written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage their time effectively.

Essential Functions & Duties

The Grant Specialist is responsible for supporting the growth and development of the CLC to further the impact we can make on students, families, and our community through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of grant and charitable funding.
  1. Research grants from private, local, state, and federal institutions.
  2. Write grant proposals to convince charitable, financial, and government institutions to fund the CLC.
  3. Monitor grants for compliance, and assess and monitor terms and conditions.
  4. Provide grant information to the Enhancement team.
  5. Disseminate information to funding sources and program participants.
  6. Promptly, follow up with institutions with acknowledgments and other correspondence.
  7. Perform duties as assigned.
  8. Successfully advances CLC initiatives.

Salary Schedule

Level LX - Starting at $25.60 per hour

Pay Day

Last working day of each month.

FTE
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 12 months

Calendar

2024-2025 12 Month Classified Calendar

Benefit Information

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

Current District Employees

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

Technical assistance about completing an online application can be directed to: Technical Help

Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number

Primary Location:
Community Learning Center
Salary Range:
$25.60 / Hour
Shift Type:
Full-Time
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The Sioux Falls Public Schools offer a competitive benefit package to employees, including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurances. Paid vacation for 12-month staff. Paid sick leave. Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System. View premiums and benefit details at www.sf.k12.sd.us/benefits.