Associate Director of Advancement

Job SummaryThis is a Hybrid role. The Assistant Director of Advancement supports the full lifecycle of public and private grants for the entire network, from prospecting through closeout. This role operationalizes the advancement and federal programs strategy set by the Executive Director of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships by managing day-to-day grant development, implementation, and compliance in partnership with regional, school, and support teams, with a particular focus on competitive private-sector philanthropy.Essential Functions Grants and Requests for Support Managesthegrantsandrequestsfor support pipeline, including researching and vetting opportunities, monitoring calendars and deadlines, and maintain in up-to-date pipeline aligned to organizational priorities. Leadscoordination,drafting,andsubmissionofcompetitivegrantproposalsand requests for support, including letters of inquiry, full applications, and required attachments Collectsandsynthesizesinformationfromregionaldirectors,principals,andsupport teams to build strong rationales, project designs, budgets, and narratives Coordinatespost-awardconditions,revisions,anddocumentationrequiredtomove awards from notification to full execution. Owns grant renewals and resubmissions, including tracking renewal of timelines, updatingnarrativesanddata,andaligningwithevolvingschoolandregionalneeds. Program Implementation and School Support Serves as a primary point of contact for school and regional leaders on grant-funded programs,helpingthemunderstandallowableuses,keydeadlines,andrequirements. Supportsprincipals,regionaldirectors,anddistrictrepresentativesinplanninghow grant funds will be used to advance school and network priorities. Facilitates routine check-ins with schools/regional directors to monitor progress on grant-funded initiatives and surface needs, risks, and adjustments early. Grants Compliance and Federal Programs Actsastheday-to-day“quarterback”forgrantsandfederalprogramcompliance,in partnership with the Director of Compliance and other support teams. Advisesoncompliancefitandfederalprogramviabilityforproposedprojects,ensuring alignment with statutes regulations, and internal policies