Be the one who makes a difference!

At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities.  Be the one who makes a difference—with us.  

Position Overview: The Grant and Project Coordinator will initiate, facilitate, and manage the development of applications for funding through various grants. In addition, this role will assist with daily tasks designated by the Superintendent, support board meeting preparation, and coordinate events, new family nights, marketing efforts, and other project-related duties. This individual will ensure that grant applications meet requirements and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization, creativity, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grant Management:

  • Oversee the administration and management of entitlement and competitive grants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

  • Collaborate with various departments to develop and submit high-quality grant proposals.

  • Monitor existing grant funds, establish budgets, and track grant spending in coordination with leadership.

  • Maintain accurate records of grant-related programs, inventories, and financial data to meet auditing and reporting requirements.

• Project Coordination:

  • Assist with day-to-day tasks and assignments from the Superintendent.

  • Coordinate and prepare materials for board meetings, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.

  • Organize and schedule professional development (PD) opportunities and other events, including managing logistics and communications.

• Marketing & Event Liaison:

  • Act as boots on the ground for marketing and event coordination, serving as a liaison between the organization and external stakeholders.

  • Coordinate event logistics, manage timelines, and ensure smooth execution of events and outreach efforts.

• Compliance & Reporting:

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with grant requirements, state and federal guidelines, and internal policies.

  • Provide technical assistance and feedback to departments and schools on grant-related matters.

  • Regularly report program activities, deliverables, and financial updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Independently manage the grant development process, applying knowledge of educational content areas and district priorities.

• Develop and maintain computerized record-keeping systems for grant programs, tracking budgets, spending, and compliance.

• Stay informed of changes in grant regulations and communicate updates to the relevant teams.

• Provide regular feedback and technical assistance to school leadership and departments regarding grant administration and opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public policy, or related fields (or equivalent experience).

  • 3-5 years of experience developing and managing grant proposals.

  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding grant administration.

• Skills:

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a variety of stakeholders.

  • Critical thinking and analytical abilities to evaluate grant guidelines and ensure compliance.

  • Creative problem-solving skills, especially under tight deadlines.

  • Technologically proficient, with the ability to use data management tools for grant tracking and reporting.

Work Environment:

• Travel between campuses is required (approximately 5%).

• May occasionally require lifting objects up to 25 pounds and extended periods of sitting or standing.

• Must be a resident of South Carolina

Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!​

Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 107,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 100 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.

• Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.

• Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.

• Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.

• Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.

• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.

• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

• Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.

Be the one who makes a difference!

With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let’s make a difference together. Apply Today!