Educational Opportunity and Support Manager

State of North Dakota; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state benefit package

Job summary

State of North Dakota's Department of Public Instruction, Office of Educational Opportunity & Support, seeks an Educational Opportunity and Support Manager to oversee Title IV-B implementation statewide. This role ensures high-quality out-of-school time programming and compliance across districts while collaborating with schools, partners, and state initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a graduate degree and proven leadership, analytical, and program management skills, with experience guiding

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related field with professional-level experience in education.
• Strong leadership, analytical abilities, and program management skills.
• Experience with statewide or federal education programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of Title IV, Part B programs and compliance.
• Lead development and execution of program strategies with stakeholders.
• Strengthen program quality, student engagement, and family involvement.
• Collaborate with a state evaluator to analyze performance and reporting.
• Interpret federal Title IV, Part B regulations and policies.
• Provide guidance to school and district leaders on best practices and fiscal management.
• Monitor activities and fund use through on-site and desk reviews.
• Enter data into federal and state databases and report outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Program management

Communication skills

Data management

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Join the Department of Public Instruction's Office of Educational Opportunity & Support, where we work to enhance student achievement by providing leadership and technical assistance to schools and districts. Educational Opportunity and Support Manager plays a key role in overseeing statewide implementation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program, known as Title IV-B. This role ensures high-quality expanded learning opportunities for students and families, supports local subgrantees, maintains compliance with federal and state requirements, and advances the state's vision for effective out-of-school time programming. The Educational Opportunity and Support Manager works closely with school districts, community partners, and other state-level education initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, analytical, and program management skills. The ideal candidate will excel in program oversight, compliance monitoring, and cross-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of the state's Title IV, Part B programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective implementation at the state and district levels to facilitate high-quality out-of-school time programming.
• Lead the development and execution of program strategies while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program impact.
• Lead statewide strategies that strengthen program quality, student engagement, academic support, youth development, and family involvement.
• Work with a state evaluator to analyze program performance and evaluate data to support continuous improvement and outcomes reporting.
• Review, analyze, and interpret federal Title IV, Part B program regulations and policies.
• Develop written guidance and deliver technical assistance to school and district leaders on topics such as best practices, fiscal management, goals and objectives, and research.
• Provide on-site and desk monitoring of federal regulations, effectiveness of activities and use of funds for activities and requirements.
• Deliver oral presentations at statewide meetings/workshops and attend national USED meetings to report information back to state personnel.
• Engage with federal program officers and/or technical assistance centers.
• Oversee efficient, timely, and clean data entry into federal and state databases.
• Carry out other federal and state program initiatives as directed by the State Superintendent and legislative action

To Be Considered You Must Have

• Master's degree in a field related to the position and three years of professional-level work experience in an educational setting. Or
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position and five years of professional-level work experience in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state education laws, policies, and programs.
• Experience working with state and federal programs, specifically those dealing with education initiatives.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in youth development, expanded learning, family engagement, and college and career readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including school administrators, educators, and other agency/state officials.

Compensation & Location

Hiring Range: $80,000-$90,000/annually depending on experience, plus full state benefit package

Location: Onsite at the State Capitol in Bismarck, ND. This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days a week upon successful completion of the probationary period.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Application Requirements

• A criminal background check is required for the selected candidate.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorships provided).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.