Director Education Foundation & Grants INTERNAL ONLY

Provides leadership and coordination for the internal operations and management of The Education Foundation headquarters. Works collaboratively with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) leadership to manage a variety of initiatives and projects. Identifies, writes, and applies for grants and funding opportunities in a coordinated and systematic manner. Performs independently and collaborates within teams, on multiple research and evaluation projects covering a variety of educational issues. Provides consistent, visible leadership that fosters strong relationships with the school system and business community. Performs other duties as directed.

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in business, public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Five years of professional and/or management experience in non-profit. Experience with fund development, marketing, and public relations preferred. Grant management experience working in a PreK-12 public education setting is preferred.

Note:

Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to cultivate the values of the foundation within the organization. Ability to manage in a nonprofit organization while working with a Board of Directors and staff. Ability to successfully engage stakeholders, including funders, business partners, policy makers, media, and communities. Thorough knowledge of grants applications and writing. Thorough knowledge of federal and state grant regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to build and foster new relationships. Ability to work with business, community, and public entities. Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Knowledge of public education or school district organization. Skill in website management, development and maintenance. Skill with MS Office Suite applications and Prezi. Knowledge of PayPal management

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this position involves walking, standing, carrying, and other limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Employees in this class will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Employees should exhibit flexibility to work at multiple worksites. The Education Foundation of BCPS has headquarters in Towson, MD, along with two BCPS educator resource centers in Windsor Mill, MD and Rosedale, MD.

FLSA:

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

BENEFITS

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Contact Information Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure 443-809-7874 sstansbury@bcps.org Coordinates the internal and daily operations of the foundation while working collaboratively with the staff and other administrative support staff to include the annual operations plan and budget. Leads the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization. Works with and provides support to the Foundations executive committee and board of directors which includes presentations to the board at bi-monthly meetings and serving on several board committees. Continues foundation development with consideration for budgeting, local fund raising and sales infrastructures. Generates and manages sufficient cash flow practices to cover the cost of growth. Develop, implement, and track systems for reporting, measurement and supporting revenue generation. Facilitates the process of renewing programmatic partner contracts and develops tools and resources to reduce overhead cost of recurring functions, events, and programs. Works to increase key impact measurements of programs. Plans and coordinates events and assists with tracking and scheduling. Assists with training and management of interns and volunteers. Manages social media services with current and up to date postings relevant to the foundation's public presence. Produces and implements a performance metric throughout the organization that measures activities and their impact. Develops a relationship management system that provides the organization with efficient access to stakeholders and information which enables strategic communications. Leads administrative aspects of development to include proposal preparation and grant writing. Conducts research to identify project-appropriate funding sources. Seeks new grant opportunities from various agencies. Collects and analyzes information to develop a clear understanding of project and program scope for funding proposals, including compiling and synthesizing data from BCPS and external sources. Works collaboratively with departments throughout the system to draft grant narratives, letters of interest, and other supporting grant documents. Interprets federal and state guidelines for grants and provides a resource of information to others. Monitors federal funding cycles, foundation priorities, and fund distribution patterns. Assists personnel and provides training or technical assistance in understanding the grant process, program, and proposal development. Ensures quality control checks on work products to confirm data accuracy and integrity.