Program Manager - Full-Service Community Schools (Rural)

Partnersrural; Balkan (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Partners for Rural Impact seeks a Program Manager to provide operational leadership for Full-Service Community Schools grant activities in Kentucky. Based in Pineville, the role oversees program execution, staff supervision, and compliance, driving data-informed decisions and continuous improvement to help rural students succeed.

The PM leads grant management, coordination with schools and partners, and implementation of the community school model, with year-round commitment and travel as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in personnel, program, and fiscal management.
• Demonstrated experience with federal grants compliance, including budget responsibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge and leadership in school reform, college/career readiness, and evaluation.
• Belief that all students can succeed; familiarity with the full services community school model.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of finance and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of database operations and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting with a focus on problem solving.
• Experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating federal or state grants.
• Experience with the financial management of grant funds, including understanding of U.S. Department of Education financial guidelines on federal funds.
• A commitment to students from diverse economic, social and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer skills including data processing and financial spreadsheets; Microsoft Office, Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director in ensuring accountability for grant management, including financial, programmatic, and compliance requirements.
• Manage assigned components of the project, ensuring alignment with timelines, deliverables, and overall objectives.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify potential risks or barriers, and recommend solutions to support successful project execution.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to project staff, supporting the effective development, implementation, and evaluation of program activities.
• Guide staff in program planning and execution to ensure effective implementation and achievement of program goals.
• Provide oversight and support to ensure consistent implementation of the Full-Service Community Schools model across assigned school sites.
• Collaborate with PRI staff to design training materials and deliver training that supports implementation of the community school model.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines and all applicable federal legislation and regulations.
• Support grant financial management processes by assisting with the collection of supporting documentation, program reporting, and activities that help maintain fiscal integrity.
• Ensure the program operates in a fiscally responsible manner, maximizing the effective use of resources.
• Monitor documentation and record-keeping practices, recommending process improvements that strengthen operational efficiency, accountability, and compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by monitoring performance, identifying trends, and recommending program and operational adjustments.
• Oversee and support data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making and refine program operations.
• Monitor implementation across assigned program areas, using performance data to identify challenges, share best practices, and improve service delivery.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders to support successful program implementation.
• Oversee partner match documentation and monitor partnership activities to ensure alignment with grant objectives and program expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission that All Rural Students Succeed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Leadership

Grants management

Finance knowledge

Data processing

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Partners for Rural Impact seeks a Program Manager to provide operational leadership for Full-Service Community Schools grant activities in Kentucky. Based in Pineville, the role oversees program execution, staff supervision, and compliance, driving data-informed decisions and continuous improvement to help rural students succeed.

The PM leads grant management, coordination with schools and partners, and implementation of the community school model, with year-round commitment and travel as needed