Job description

Job Title: Director of Communications and Grants
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Evaluation: Annually by Assistant Superintendent
Works Schedule: 12 months
Date Posted: 04/27/2023
Date of Availability:ASAP
Date Closing: Open Until Filled

*Salary: $79,078 - $97,385 on Administrator Salary Schedule - dependent upon experience.

Position Summary: Director of Communications and Grants responsible for the district’s formal communication efforts including website, social media, and other marketing strategies. This position will also provide leadership and direction for programs funded by state, private, and federal funds. Oversee the financial administration of state, private, and federal grants; ensure the district meets all compliance and reporting requirements; ensure staff meets and completes the approved program initiatives. Assist in the budget process and perform budget analysis duties as assigned by his/her designee.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a major pertinent to the position requirements. Prefer 1-2 years communications experience in addition to grant writing and management experience.

Certificate, Licenses/Registrations: None

MCSD Application and Materials: Your application will be considered when all required materials have been received. MCSD application requirements include, copy of current resume, three current (within one year) letters of recommendation.

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned

Communications

• Help build a positive organizational culture and climate through communication.
• Develop, manage and execute an annual Communications and Marketing Plan including but not limited to:Social media strategy, campaigns, and ads,

Publications,
Presentations,
Branded school swag,
Press releases, public relations,
School community communications,
Emergency and Infinite Campus Communications,

• Develop and manage annual Communications and Marketing BudgetWebsite,

Style and branding,
Visual, written, video, and audio assets to help support communication, including printed and digital collateral.

• Lead school brand strategy and develop its visual identity, including:
• Create and/or overseeDigital newsletters,

Invitations,
Annual report, and
Social media campaigns.

• Facilitate parent and community engagement and alliance efforts.

Grant Management

• Perform reporting and the financial administration which includes but is not limited to the following:Preparation and timely submission of grant applications and reports.

Creation and adjustment of budgets associated with grants.
Coordination of funds
Reviewing and processing requests for expenditures and ensuring the timely application for reimbursement from the state.

• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor as well as oversee special audits conducted by the grantor.
• Input, review, and approve federal grant data in the state grant system.
• Serve as the liaison with principals and other departments on issues related to grants.
• Assign certain grants and/or related responsibilities to individual departments and coordinate their activities related to the grants assigned.
• Assist in evaluating the fiscal administration of grant programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Other Qualifications

• Ability to accurately forecast, plan and follow through on projects.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving and conflict management
• Advanced management, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job. Includes adapting to and mastering new system applications and processes as implemented by the district or department.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Ability to stay current with district policy, standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and cyber- security with respect to staff data, and related information systems
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Benefits include: PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short and long term disability, other optional benefit elections.
*Additional information: *Salary/pay rate is determined based on position classification and employee’s qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule. Salary schedule link below. Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule. MCSDSalarySchedule

Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application Process: Moffat County School District uses theapplicant trackingsystem from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Apply online atwww.moffatsd.org

In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX – Jill Hafey, Superintendent, Chris Whetzel, Assistant Superintendent, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 826-6343.
En cumplimiento del Título VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972; Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, la Discriminación de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminación de Información Genética de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educación especial en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera. Capacidad de hablar ingles no será un obstáculo para la participación y admisión a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educación especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito. Chris Whetzel, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1, 600 Texas Ave, Craig Co 81625, 970-826-6343.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,078.00 - $97,385.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Willing to relocate to Craig, Colorado?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Communication skills: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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