Federal Program Administrator

Public Instruction; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 64.000 - 101.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking an Education Program Administrator I (NS) to lead federal program reporting and compliance efforts across districts and schools.

You will coordinate with federal program directors, monitor sub-grantee performance, manage grants for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and develop data workflows and reports for the State Board of Education and federal partners.

Formación

• Master's degree in education, school administration, business administration, or public administration.
• Four years of responsible administrative experience in an education environment at the local, state, or federal level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

Responsabilidades

• Lead statewide federal program reporting and compliance efforts.
• Coordinate with federal program directors and organizational leadership staff.
• Monitor sub-grantee compliance and program quality.
• Serve as grants manager for 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
• Develop data reporting, application systems, project management workflows, and digital infrastructure.
• Prepare periodic reports to the State Board of Education, the General Assembly, and the U. S. Department of Education.

Conocimientos

Data reporting

Project management

Grants administration

Federal programs knowledge

Educación

Master's degree in education or public administration

Descripción del empleo

Agency Dept of Public Instruction Division Academic Svcs , Instructional Support Job Classification Title Education Program Administrator I (NS) Position Number 60094665 Grade NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

The Federal Program Administrator position is responsible for leading statewide work supported by federal funds designed to supplement and improve data and reporting systems related to compliance. Work involves conferring with federal program directors and/or organizational leadership staff to determine overall programming activities of local education agencies and/or non-government agencies to achieve maximum effectiveness with program success and compliance through monitoring and budget support.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support for federal program reporting requirements for all applicable programs under ESEA.
• Provide data driven focus of the office to ensure the work demonstrates progress toward office goals and compliance.
• Monitor federal programs to ensure sub-grantee compliance and program quality.
• Serve as grants manager for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC).
• Monitor data accuracy and federal reporting requirements and identifies improvements to operational workflows and the user experience for Public School Units, NCDPI and other stakeholders.
• Administer federal programs to ensure sub-grantee compliance and program quality.
• Serve as grants manager to include review of narratives, budgets, amendments, and expenditure reports.
• Coordinate data reporting, application systems, project management, and digital infrastructure supporting the Office of Federal Programs.
• Develop policies and procedures for administering and evaluating federal programming in accordance with state and federal directives including the development of periodic reports to the State Board of Education, the General assembly, and the U. S. Department of Education reflecting status of programs for reporting purposes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $100,815.00
• Manager Preferences: Experience working with federal and state provisions, regulations, and/or objectives pertaining to education programs.
• Experience in planning and/or managing multiple projects.
• Experience preparing and/or presenting formal proposals/recommendations.

Primary Purpose of the Office of Federal Programs

The Office of Federal Programs is responsible for This division supports approximately $600,000,000 in federal funds provided to districts and schools each year and an additional $6,000,000 in state funds. The primary role of this division is to provide grants administration, program monitoring, data collection and reporting, and to facilitate the necessary technical assistance to ensure not only compliance, but quality programs for students. Grant-funding programs include Title I-A, Title I-C - Migrant Education, Title II, Title III, Neglected and Delinquent, Rural Education Achievement Programs, Title IV-A, Title IV-B 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), School Improvement Grants, and Homeless Education. The division is responsible for other federal initiatives including the ESSA State Plan, Targeted and Comprehensive Support and Improvement, the National Title I Distinguished Schools Program, the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, Federal Comparability Reporting, Federal Prayer Certification, Ed-Flex Authority, Consolidated State Performance Report System (CFDC), Migrant Student Interstate Exchange Initiative (MSIX), 21st CCLC Data Collection, the Committee of Practitioners (COP), Section 504, NCSTAR, and the state funded Extended Learning and Integrated Student Support Grant Program.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master's degree in education, school administration, business administration, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of responsible administrative experience in an education environment at the local, state, or federal level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.