Grants Manager/Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent

Thank you for your interest in SAU 6 Claremont/Unity School District!
 
SAU 6 is located in the beautiful and picturesque Upper Valley Area of New Hampshire.  We are approximately 35 minutes from Mount Sunapee Ski Resort and 30 minutes from all of the concerts and athletic events at Dartmouth College in Hanover.  The Connecticut River flows nearby making kayaking and canoeing very convenient after work and on the weekends.  Hiking trails are plentiful.  Many would say it is a great location to raise a family, renew your sense of wonder and be part of a vibrant community supporting its schools.  To learn more about SAU 6 please visit:

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Job Title: Grants Manager/Administrative Assistant

Location: SAU6 Claremont NH

Job Type: Full Time

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Position Overview:

This dual-role position requires a dynamic individual who can both manage our grant portfolio (75% of the role) and provide administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent  (25% of the role). The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Grants Manager (75%)

1. Grant Research: Identify and research potential grant opportunities that align with our organization’s mission and goals.

2. Grant Writing: Prepare and write compelling grant proposals, and ensure they are submitted before deadlines.

3. Grant Administration: Manage all administrative aspects of the grant process, including compliance with grant requirements and preparing progress reports.

4. Budget Management: Develop grant budgets and monitor grant expenditures to ensure funds are used appropriately.

Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent (25%)

1. Office Management: Maintain office systems, including data management and filing.

2. Communication: Handle incoming email, mail, and other material, and distribute them to the appropriate person/department.

3. Scheduling: Arrange and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.

4. Record Keeping: Maintain records of decisions and ensure action items are clearly recorded for the management team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

• Proven experience in grant writing and administrative support

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Personal Qualities:

• Adaptable: Able to adjust to new conditions or changes in the work environment.

• Detail-oriented: Pays attention to the small details, which can be crucial in grant applications and administrative tasks.

• Proactive: Takes initiative and anticipates needs before they arise.

• Reliable: Can be depended upon to complete tasks accurately and on time.

• Team Player: Works well with others to achieve common goals.
  
  Benefits: 

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account 
• 403b with employer match
• Pension
• District paid basic life insurance
• District paid long term disability insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time