Resource & Grant Development Specialist

Resource & Grant Development Specialist

Position Description

About Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves more than 35,000 students in 66 schools across an approximately 90-square-mile area in southwest Ohio. As a top-performing large urban district in Ohio, CPS ranks in the top 2% statewide for student learning and growth, offering families high-quality school options.

Our District’s innovative approach, investment in caring educators and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success. These ensure preschool through 12th-grade students thrive and graduate ready for life.

Vision: CPS ensures equitable access to world-class education, unlocking every student's potential.

Mission: We educate all students with rigour and care, fostering engaged citizens prepared for life.

Who We Seek: CPS seeks passionate, innovative, and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If you're committed to excellence and want to make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview

The Resource & Grant Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in establishing and sustaining the WRAP, a new Project Connect Resource Center dedicated to supporting students and families experiencing homelessness. This position is central to enhancing the program's capacity and ensuring the delivery of comprehensive services. Key responsibilities include securing vital funding through strategic grant writing and cultivating donations. The specialist is tasked with developing meaningful community partnerships and driving collaborative development efforts to build a robust network of support. A core function involves the creation of operational procedures and advancing overall fund development initiatives to ensure the center's sustainability. Furthermore, the role extends to program management and daily operations. The individual coordinates the facilitation of services at the WRAP, manages processes related to service access, and oversees the intake specialists team. This leadership ensures all operations align with program objectives, effectively securing resources and facilitating critical services for vulnerable students and families. The ultimate goal is to enhance the program's reach and impact through dedicated resource development and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the community partners and the WRAP.
• Build and maintain relationships with local service providers, organizations, and stakeholders for the purpose of providing resources and on-site services for students and families served through the WRAP.
• Coordinate outreach activities to raise awareness about the needs of students and families experiencing homelessness.
• Write compelling grant proposals and applications to secure funding.

Fund Development:

• Identify and assess the needs of students and families experiencing homelessness to ensure resources are effectively allocated and accessible.
• Complete grant applications to expand services and meet the needs of the students served
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of available resources and services.
• Develop processes for students and families to access the appropriate resources.

Collaboration & Partnership Building

• Facilitate collaboration between community organizations, local government, and businesses to address key issues.
• Organize and attend meetings to ensure alignment of needs with available resources.

Support & Referral Services

• Supervise the WRAP intake liaison.
• Provide support to students and families identified as experiencing homelessness by offering referrals and access to needed resources and assisting them in navigating complex systems, such as healthcare, social services, or housing programs.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain detailed records of outreach efforts, resource distribution, and service utilization.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders to assess the impact of the community resource initiatives.
• Keep up-to-date documentation of community needs and resource availability.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Education, or a related field preferred.
• At least two years in program management, development, or resource coordination.
• Experience working with diverse groups, including internal and external stakeholders, students, and staff.
• Knowledge of the federal McKinney-Vento law is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

• Contract Type: Specialist, CAAS 260-Day
• Salary Range: $72,000 to $86,000.00 commensurate with experience per the CAAS Agreement

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources. Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.