Manager, Grants - CT

The Connecticut Grants Manager plays a key role in ensuring that vital funding reaches the classrooms and students who need it most. In this role, you will manage nearly $4 million in state and federal grant funding across four charters and ten schools serving K-12 students in Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Have 5+ years of experience managing state and federal grants in the education sector
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal grant regulations and compliance requirements
• Have experience working with federal programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Be highly organized and capable of managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and timelines
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance
• Be comfortable analyzing budgets and monitoring fiscal compliance of grant funds
• Have proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across teams

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
• Paid Family Leave