21st Century Program Manager

Clarke County School District; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County School District is seeking a 21st Century Program Manager in Athens, Georgia to coordinate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. The role reports to the Director of Federal Programs and will oversee operations during both school and summer terms, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Education or related field, a T-4 certification, and at least five years of educational experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• T-4 certification in a PSC teaching field or higher.
• Leadership certificate preferred.
• Five (5) years’ educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Articulates the program’s vision and goals to staff and community.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the grant program year-round.
• Monitors timelines for records, reports, and inventories.
• Develops policies and procedures for daily operations.
• Coordinates professional learning and staff development.
• Collaborates with grant evaluators to monitor progress.
• Ensures compliance with GaDOE grant requirements.
• Maintains communication with parents and district staff.
• Assists in recruiting and hiring program staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

21st Century Program Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929790
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overall Purpose

The job of 21st Century Program Manager is done for the purpose/s of coordinating the activities of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers l grant programs. This position is funded by a federal grant and is therefore subject to the regulations and requirements of the 21st CCLC Grant Program administered through the Georgia Department of Education and the funded grant proposal.

Direct Supervisor

Director of Federal Programs

Essential Functions

• Articulates the program’s vision, mission and goals to staff, administrators, students, families, and community leaders to generate support.
• Monitors and supervises the proper implementation 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the grant program during both the school year and the summer program. This includes times that extend past normal (8a-5p) working hours.
• Ensures that timelines for records, reports, and inventories are adhered to by staff.
• Approves funding expenditures to facilitate grant operations.
• Develops policies and procedures for daily program operations.
• Reviews and analyzes program and attendance data no less than monthly and makes adjustments as a result of review and analysis.
• Ensures ongoing communication between program staff and parents regarding student success, challenges, and progress and maintains artifacts and evidence of communication.
• Attends professional learning for 21st CCLC program manager.
• Organizes and facilitates meetings with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Advisory Council.
• Completes teacher observations of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers classrooms not less than one time per semester.
• Provides professional learning to 21st Century Community Learning Centers staff that meets staff needs and complies with state and federal requirements outlined in the grant. Provides orientation to the program for all staff.
• Develops and provides handbooks to all staff, parents and students based on state and federal guidance.
• Coordinates and oversees yearly monitoring by the Georgia Department of Education.
• Assists in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of 21st Century Community Learning Centers staff.
• Works collaboratively with the 21st st Century Community Learning Centers Budget Assistant to maintain an approved budget with expenditures aligned to the GaDOE approved grant.
• Monitors 21st Century Community Learning Centers and classrooms for compliance with program implementation.
• Addresses personnel issues in collaboration with the Director of Federal Programs or the site principal leader as they arise and implements strategies of intervention as needed.
• Collaborates with grant evaluators to monitor program progress and evaluate program implementation.
• Ensures that formative and summative evaluations are provided to the Georgia Department of Education.
• Communicates 21st Century Community Learning Centers goals and implementation plans to stakeholders and district personnel.
• Maintains 21st Century Community Learning Centers information on district website
• Meets with site coordinators, as needed, to coordinate program implementation
• Provides program updates and information to Director of Federal Programs, principals, or other CCSD or community organizations upon request.
• Works to establish a pool of qualified outside vendors to provide services.
• Applies for the 21st Century Request for Applications based on the five-year grant cycle.

Marginal Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Competencies

• Skills-based Competencies

Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; applying assessment instruments; utilizing coaching, training, and workshop skills; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: algebra and/or geometry; statistical data; compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; student support services; and behavioral management strategies.

• Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; analyze issues and create action plans; independently interpret guidelines; problem solve with equipment in some circumstances; establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; and be able to work flexible hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

T-4 certification in a PSC teaching field or higher

Leadership certificate preferred

Five (5) years’ educational experience

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing.

Continuing Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

Fair Labor Standards Act

Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $48,309.92 to $106,480.90 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jami Washington , Director of Federal Programs
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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