Job Description
Company Description UNCOMMON SCHOOLS is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter public schools that are closing the academic achievement gap and preparing students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. Uncommon currently manages 55 schools serving more than 20,000 students in six cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy. Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at rates far higher than their peers. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education, and we are committed to working beyond the walls of our schools to achieve that goal through our professional development workshops, books, and district partnerships.
Job Description Reports to the Financial Projects Manager
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Grants Finance Manager serves as the point person for the financial management of all competitive and non-competitive federal, state, and local grants for Uncommon School totaling ~$35 million in annual revenue! They will maintain all the data systems vital to secure public funds and report on their use. They will be part of a team of three people responsible for this function at Uncommon. They work closely with the members of the team and in close collaboration with accounting, finance, development, regional operations teams and program administrators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Submits public grant applications, builds and maintains grant and supervises budgets against expenditures, and leads all reporting and compliance aspects of federal, state and local grants
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Managed by the Director and works closely with the entire Accounting, Finance and Development team; interacts with all Home Office personnel and school-based operations teams.
Qualifications 1.) REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Additional Information Uncommon Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a very generous benefits and vacation package. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.