IDEA Public Schools Careers

Post-Award Grants Manager

Mission:

As a core member of Advancement, the Post-Award Grants Manager oversees all activities after award, coordinating implementation, reporting, and closeout of philanthropic grants. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Grants, this position ensures IDEA fulfills all commitments to funders by overseeing compliance, reporting, and stewardship for philanthropic and public grant awards. The Post-Award Grants Manager works closely with Finance, Compliance, and Grants (FC&G), program teams, and fundraisers to monitor grant-funded initiatives, ensure accurate tracking of deliverables, manage spending in alignment with funder guidelines, and produce timely, high-quality reports that demonstrate IDEA’s impact and accountability. This role also supports an annual internal audit of philanthropic grants to ensure compliance with funder requirements and IDEA policies. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA 

Location:

This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:    

Full-time remote position based in Texas, with preference for candidates in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Tarrant County (Fort Worth), the Rio Grande Valley, or El Paso. 

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

• Review executed grant agreements to identify deliverables, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations. 
• Partner with Finance, Compliance, and Grants (FC&G) to ensure grant funds are spent in accordance with funder restrictions and IDEA policies.
• Support an annual internal audit of philanthropic grants, providing documentation and ensuring corrective actions are completed as needed. 
• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality narrative and financial reports to funders, meeting all deadlines and content requirements. 
• Work with fundraisers to provide timely stewardship updates to funders, reinforcing IDEA’s credibility and commitment to results. 
• Collaborate with the grant implementation team to monitor programmatic compliance, ensuring activities align with funded objectives. 
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and funder satisfaction. 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain close coordination with the Pre-Award Grants Manager to ensure smooth handoffs and accurate grant records.
• Serve as the primary liaison for post-award communication with internal stakeholders, ensuring all teams understand grant obligations and timelines.
• Track all post-award deliverables and deadlines in Salesforce, ensuring accurate and timely updates.

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

• Make Strategic Decisions: This team member makes informed decisions by gathering reliable information, asking clarifying questions, and evaluating multiple options. They thoughtfully align their choices with team objectives, current responsibilities, and the broader mission of the organization.

• Manage Work and Teams: This team member sets clear, measurable goals and regularly reflects on progress, adjusting actions as needed. They prioritize work aligned with their goals using a task management system and consistently meet deadlines through effective time management. 

• Grow Self and Others: This team member demonstrates self-awareness by actively seeking and thoughtfully responding to feedback with curiosity and a growth mindset. They identify development areas, implement feedback when appropriate, and pursue opportunities to build their knowledge and skills. 

• Build a Culture of Trust:  This team member consistently demonstrates self-awareness and emotional intelligence, fostering psychological safety and trust within the team. They build respectful, reliable relationships and engage in direct, compassionate feedback, supporting a culture of honesty and mutual respect. 

• Communicate Deliberately: This team member communicates clearly and professionally, delivering concise messages tailored to their audience. They actively listen, engage in dialogue by asking and clarifying questions, and follow up to ensure shared understanding in both individual and group settings. 

Additional Skills:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent writing skills for preparing clear, accurate, and compelling grant reports that meet funder requirements.
• Experience interpreting grant agreements and ensuring compliance with complex funder requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions, translating grant obligations into actionable tasks.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
   

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years in grant management, compliance, or a related role. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in education or nonprofit sector strongly preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• This is a sedentary role. 

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits:

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $63,400 and $73,300, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.

* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Application process:

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA 

At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values