Level Experienced Job Location 2315 18TH PLACE, NE - WASHINGTON, DC 20018 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $56,943.88 - $99,651.53 Salary Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Finance
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH)
Senior Professional · Full-Time · Exempt · Ward 5 Campus
Salary Range: $58,082.75 – $99,651.53 (based on experience and qualifications)
Founded in 1985, Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) is a leader in adult education, workforce development, and career pathways for DC residents. Our mission is to empower adult learners to transform their lives and strengthen their communities through high-quality instruction, supportive services, and direct pathways to economic mobility.
Our Advancement Team builds and sustains critical external partnerships, secures institutional funding, and ensures compliance with Government, Foundation, and Corporate funders. We are growing—and seeking a detail-oriented, systems-minded professional to join us.
AoH is seeking an exceptional Grants Systems Specialist to manage pre- and post-award grant operations, compliance, reporting, and data systems across a diverse portfolio of institutional funders. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role supports cross-departmental collaboration, maintains AoH’s grant reporting calendars and CRM systems, and ensures federal, state, and local compliance for all awards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven individual eager to deepen their expertise in grants management, compliance, and fundraising operations while supporting meaningful impact for adult learners.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Nonprofit Management, Education, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in grant management, nonprofit operations, or compliance work.
Demonstrated experience managing grants across multiple funding sources (Government, Foundation, Corporate).
Federal grants management experience is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with grants management systems; Salesforce experience strongly preferred
Experience with EGMS or similar compliance platforms.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
High-level analytical skills with the ability to interpret grant requirements, budgets, and performance data.
Competencies & Attributes
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to present information concisely.
Ability to build positive relationships with program, finance, development, and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet complex deadlines.
Resourceful, flexible, and committed to AoH’s mission and core values.
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities, workforce pathways, and holistic support to adult learners across the District of Columbia. AoH is equally committed to supporting its staff through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that promotes health, financial stability, professional growth, and work–life balance.
AoH offers a competitive salary within the range of $58,082.75 – $99,651.53 for this position. Salary placement within this range is determined by a candidate’s relevant experience, demonstrated competencies, and alignment with the required qualifications.
Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability coverage; access to 403(b) retirement matching; and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. AoH provides generous paid leave, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling aligned with program needs.
AoH is committed to supporting professional growth through dedicated funding for professional development, leadership training opportunities, internal career pathways, and access to workshops and industry certifications.
Our work environment prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and equity. We embrace diversity and foster a supportive, mission-driven culture with opportunities to engage deeply with community partners and local organizations. Depending on the role, hybrid work options may be available with senior leadership approval.
Joining AoH means joining a team dedicated to advancing outcomes for adult learners while receiving robust organizational support to grow and thrive professionally.
Academy of Hope's mission is to provide high quality education and services that change lives and improve our communities.
Academy of Hope was founded in 1985 by two teachers who believed that education could empower those most marginalized in Washington, D.C. It was clear that people trapped in the cycle of poverty lacked basic reading, writing and math skills, and they needed to acquire jobs that paid living wages.
Today, one in five adults in the district lacks a high school diploma, and one in three adults cannot read a newspaper or a map, much less complete a job application. The need for adult education programs is still great.
Academy of Hope is considered one of the most successful programs of its kind. Students become part of a learning community where everyone is valued, adds value and is both a teacher and a learner. Our curriculum is experiential and focuses on life skills, which means that students can immediately begin applying what they’re learning to their own lives—and reap the benefits.
We provide outstanding training for teachers, tutors and volunteers, which results in better understanding of adult-learner needs and creative approaches to helping them meet educational goals.
We offer a flexible schedule, providing classes in the mornings and evenings, because we know that adult learners juggle many family and work responsibilities.
We allow students to take as much time as they need to learn and integrate instructional material. Because we know that learning happens in the greater context of a person’s life, we provide supportive services to students so that they can focus on learning.
