ESSA Consolidated Programs Director — Grants & Leadership

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, life, and短

Top-ranked retirement plans

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation time accrual

Sick time accrual

Parental leave program

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Education is seeking an Elementary and Secondary Act Consolidated Program Director to oversee ESSA grant programs, compliance, and training. The role involves leading a team, coordinating with the Deputy Associate Superintendent, and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students across Arizona.

Occasional in-state travel is required; the position reports to the Deputy Associate Superintendent and works with multiple program areas to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent experience; required
• Supervisory experience; required
• Experience managing federal programs and grants (Title I, II, III, RLIS, McKinney‑Vento); preferred
• Strong knowledge of ESEA, USFR, EDGAR, and UG Guidance; required

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for ESSA program leadership, grants, compliance, training, and related initiatives.
• Coordinate LEA portfolio management and grant funding allocation across Title I, II, III, RLIS, and related programs.
• Lead program specialists and ensure program effectiveness, monitoring, and fiscal accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budgeting

Compliance

Staff supervision

Grant administration

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe products

Data dashboards/Reporting tools

Job description

The Arizona Department of Education is seeking an Elementary and Secondary Act Consolidated Program Director to oversee ESSA grant programs, compliance, and training. The role involves leading a team, coordinating with the Deputy Associate Superintendent, and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students across Arizona.

Occasional in-state travel is required; the position reports to the Deputy Associate Superintendent and works with multiple program areas to align