Grants Manager

Description:

The Grant Manager for Celebree School’s Pre-K Expansion Grant is responsible for overseeing compliance, documentation, reporting, and operational support related to Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) grant requirements. This role serves as a liaison between school leadership, staff, and MSDE to ensure successful implementation and ongoing compliance of the Pre-K Expansion Grant. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in grant oversight, program compliance, and educational operations. This individual will support school directors and teaching teams while helping maintain the integrity and quality standards of the Pre-K Expansion Grant program.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and supports compliance with all MSDE Pre-K Expansion Grant requirements and regulations

• Conducts regular school site visits and classroom observations to ensure program fidelity and quality standards

• Prepares, maintains, and submits required grant documentation, reports, and supporting records

• Supports school directors and staff with implementation of UPK program requirements and operational expectations

• Assists with tracking program data, attendance, staffing requirements, and compliance benchmarks

• Participates in MSDE meetings, trainings, and communications as needed

• Serves as a resource to school leadership regarding grant expectations, timelines, and documentation procedures

• Identifies compliance concerns proactively and partner with leadership on corrective action plans when needed

• Maintains organized records and documentation for audits, reviews, and reporting purposes

• Collaborates with internal leadership teams to support successful program execution across assigned schools

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (degree in Early Childhood Education preferred) • Previous experience with grant management, program compliance, educational administration, or related fields preferred • Knowledge of Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) processes and/or Pre-K expansion programs strongly preferred • Experience working in educational environments or with school-based programs preferred • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital reporting systems • Ability to travel to assigned school locations as needed