Education Programs Lead: Compliance, Budget & Partnerships

Department of Education; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Coordinator to assist in planning, developing, and implementing educational programs. The role involves coordinating daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and monitoring program quality.

The position includes serving as First Connections Part C Fiscal Monitoring Staff Manager with oversight of fiscal and quality assurance activities related to federally mandated IDEA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Educational Administration.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in educational administration or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• Knowledge of state and federal education regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing educational programs.
• Coordinate daily operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor program quality and oversee fiscal and quality assurance activities related to IDEA requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Educational Administration

Job description

Arkansas Department of Education is seeking an Education Program Coordinator to assist in planning, developing, and implementing educational programs. The role involves coordinating daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and monitoring program quality.

The position includes serving as First Connections Part C Fiscal Monitoring Staff Manager with oversight of fiscal and quality assurance activities related to federally mandated IDEA requirements.