Dream Center Academy

Opportunities

Position: Assist with the role of Grant Writer 

Position Description: This position will assist the Grant Writer. You can read more about the Grant Writer's role below to gain a better understanding of potential roles and responsibilities as an assistant. 

The Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities in areas that support DCA programs. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by federal, state, and private funding agencies.

Specific Responsibilities

• Research and identify new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match DCA’s program purpose;

• Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies and consistent with all DCA policies and procedures.

• Generate revenues for DCA programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant proposals;

• Maintain primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants;

• Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations;

• Work with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals;

• Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals;

• Coordinate with the Financial Director to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals;

• Develop and maintain a master file on pending grants and contracts;

• Remain up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals;

• Meet regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs;

• Become cognizant of regulations & other matters of compliance with all grants;

• Inform staff and answer questions regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants;

• Inform supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant;

• Maintain confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees;

• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred;

• Excellent writing and verbal skills;

• Grant writing experience, preferably with an education focus;

• Ability to work effectively under pressure;

• Highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes;

• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data;

• Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills;

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to excellence

Interested? If you are interested in serving in a supporting role as a grant writer, please contact Roxann Jimison at rjimison@dreamcenteracademy.com or 704.671.2254. 

Position: Academic Tutor for students 

Position Description: Tutors work with DCA students during the Homework & Academic Hour to provide academic tutoring or assist DCA students with homework assignments.  Interns report directly to the Program Director(s) to which they are assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Hours: Tuesday & Thursdays – 4:45-6:00 pm

• Be available to assist students with homework assignments or questions they have about academic learning content.

• Keep documentation of your work with students, noting the areas of need and any progress made. Share documentation with the program director(s).

• Meet, as needed, with program directors to discuss student needs and job assignments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current college student

• Dependable and efficient with meeting expectations

• Positive and enthusiastic personality who works well with others

• Inspired by the Dream Center Academy’s mission and philosophy

• Passion for working with middle school and high school students

• Commitment to excellence

Benefits and Salary:  Part-time position. Hourly pay. No benefits.

Interested? If you are interested in serving in a supporting role as a grant writer, please contact Roxann Jimison at rjimison@dreamcenteracademy.com or 704.671.2254.