Trends and issues affecting California higher education systems; Governmental agencies involved in education; Grant writing, program planning, grant management; Principles and practices of effective program marketing; Principles and practices of program development and administration; Principles and procedures of record keeping and statistical reporting; Principles and practices of program development, review and administration; Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; Principles of record-keeping, research and report preparation; Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; Proper language composition and usage; Formatting and proofreading techniques; Procedures of computerized records systems, systems analysis, and computer applications including integrated databases; Office procedures, methods, and computer equipment; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; Effective oral and written communication skills; District mission, organization, services, operations, policies and objectives; Methods of collecting and organizing data and information; Demographics of the District; Relevant Federal and State laws. Provide leadership for and facilitate CTE grant fund development for the District including but not limited to researching and identifying funding opportunities that match District goals and objectives, providing technical assistance and oversight of the planning, writing and program design for CTE instructional proposals; Oversee grant management including program implementation and evaluation and submission of reports and information as requested by granting sources.