Grants Manager

AMS Schools

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMS Impact Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Grants Manager to serve as a shared services leader overseeing the full lifecycle management of federal, state, and multi-state ancillary grants across the organization. This role is responsible for proactively researching and identifying new funding opportunities—particularly at the state level—preparing and submitting grant applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing grant budgets, and serving as a strategic partner to campus, finance, and executive leadership teams. The Grants Manager will operate with a high level of autonomy and will play a critical role in strengthening AMS Impact Group’s funding strategy to support educational access, operational sustainability, and student success across multiple states. This position reports directly to executive leadership and currently has no direct reports, with potential for future team growth as the organization scales.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grant writing, grant management, and grant accounting.
Demonstrated experience managing federal and multi-state grants.
Strong knowledge of federal and state grant regulations and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in accounting principles and grant management systems or software (Workday experience a plus).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within education, nonprofit, or charter school organizations.
Familiarity with education-related funding sources such as: NSLP (National School Lunch Program) IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) State ancillary education grants
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in finance, operations, and program management.
Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Grant Acquisition & Development Research and identify federal, state, and multi-state grant opportunities aligned with organizational and campus priorities.
Proactively seek out new and emerging state-level funding opportunities that AMS may not currently be accessing.
Prepare, write, and submit high-quality grant proposals and applications.
Review and analyze Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) and provide clear summaries and strategic recommendations to leadership.
Maintain and manage a pipeline of prospective funding opportunities.
Grant Management & Compliance Manage the full grant lifecycle, including pre-award, award, and post-award activities.
Develop and maintain tracking systems for deadlines, deliverables, compliance requirements, and reporting schedules.
Monitor grant-funded programs for alignment with approved budgets, timelines, and performance objectives.
Prepare and submit accurate financial and narrative reports to funding agencies.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational grant regulations and policies.
Support internal and external audits and assist in resolving audit findings.
Provide training and guidance to site and network staff on grant compliance, documentation, and audit readiness.
Grant Accounting & Financial Oversight Maintain accurate grant accounting records in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state guidelines.
Partner closely with finance and accounting teams to develop, manage, and monitor grant budgets.
Track expenditures and ensure proper allocation of funds across multiple programs and states.
Prepare reimbursement requests and reconcile grant accounts on a regular basis.
Provide financial documentation and reporting support for audits and compliance reviews.
Relationship Management & Strategic Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison between AMS Impact Group and funding agencies, including federal and state partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with program officers and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with site leaders, finance, operations, and program teams to ensure grants align with operational and instructional needs.
Identify trends in grant funding and recommend strategies to diversify and strengthen revenue streams.