At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position Overview
The Associate Director, Finance – Grants & Compliance is a full-time, exempt position responsible for managing and analyzing federal, state, and local educational grant programs, as well as private grants, for all Rocketship Public Schools across the country. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in close collaboration with team members across Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Development, and Compliance.
A successful candidate will be proficient in Excel and comfortable working with complex financial data. They will have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and possess deep knowledge of the charter school finance landscape and K–12 grants management.