Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Boston Public Schools
Job overview
The Grant Manager at Boston Public Schools supports the Behavioral Health Services department by managing a grant that funds mental health interns, enhancing training quality, and increasing workforce diversity to better serve students.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing professional development events, managing data collection and analysis, coordinating grant purchasing and expenses, facilitating meetings, and producing reports to support grant implementation and partnership development.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a master's degree in business management, mental health, or a related field, experience in project and grant management, payroll, reporting, event planning, and coordination with stakeholders; five years of urban professional experience is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Boston Public Schools values diversity, nondiscrimination, and a respectful work environment free from bias and harassment.
Company information
Boston Public Schools serves 121 schools and 48,000 students, focusing on behavioral health through community partnerships and professional development to support student well-being.
Team overview
The Grant Manager works within the Behavioral Health Services department and collaborates with the Boston School Based Behavioral Health Collaborative, including social work, counseling departments, and university partners.
Unique job features
This role uniquely supports a large-scale grant aimed at increasing the number and diversity of mental health interns and improving retention of mental health providers in the school district.
Company overview
Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the public school district serving the city of Boston, Massachusetts, providing education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. BPS operates over 100 schools and serves more than 50,000 students, making it one of the largest school districts in the state. The district is funded through a combination of state and local taxes, federal grants, and other funding sources. Established in 1647, BPS is one of the oldest public school systems in the United States and has a rich history of educational innovation and reform.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in grant management, project coordination, and data analysis, emphasizing your ability to handle payroll, reporting, and event planning as outlined in the job description.
Showcase your skills in partnership development and working with diverse stakeholders, including community agencies, universities, and mental health providers, to align with the collaborative nature of the role.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Boston Public Schools official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Behavioral Health Services department or related divisions at Boston Public Schools; use ice breakers like commenting on recent initiatives in behavioral health or asking about their experience managing community partnerships.
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