Program Manager- Grants Programming 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY is seeking a Program Manager for Grants Programming 1.0 FTE to oversee project management and program evaluation. The role reports to the Superintendent’s Designee and supports administrative functions across designated programs.

Key duties include developing efficiencies, preparing annual reports, and collaborating with district teams to uphold high standards for students and staff. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements are listed: bachelor’s degree (required) and master’s degree preferred.
• Licenses or certifications list includes CPA, project management, teaching certificate, or related licensure (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements project management efficiencies to ensure timelines are met.
• Collaborate with district team and school administrators to maintain high standards for students, teachers, staff, and stakeholders.
• Prepares annual reports and disseminates information on program implementation and evaluations.
• Identify issues and obstacles and proactively develop solutions.
• Serves on state, district, community and other professional committees as requested.
• Supports purchase and distribution of materials and supplies for programs.
• Provides administrative and clerical support.
• Communicate in more than one language or learn to do so at novice level.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business management

Master’s degree preferred

Certified Public Accountant license

Project management certification

Teaching certificate or related licensure

Job description

Program Manager- Grants Programming 1.0 FTE

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Program Manager

Job Class Code: 8976

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for project management and program evaluation. Provide administrative responsibilities and assistance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements project management efficiencies to ensure timelines are implemented and remain on the identified trajectory.
• Collaborate with district team and school administrators to establish and monitor high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff, and other stakeholders
• Prepares annual reports and disseminates information regarding the implementation and evaluations of new and innovative programs.
• Identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively takes action to create and implement solutions.
• Serves on state, district, community and other professional committees as requested.
• Supports the purchase and distribution of resource materials, equipment, consumables, and general supplies as needed for designated programs.
• Provides administrative and clerical support
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• KNOWLEDGE OF AND THE ABILITY TO:
• Project management process and protocols
• Efficiency based practices: process flow, communication, analysis, improvement solutions
• Practices, policies and procedures involved in the functional areas assigned.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• District organizations, operations, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Make administrative procedural decisions and judgments.
• Organize resources and establish priorities.
• Develop and analyze budgets and financial reports.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Prioritize and schedule work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, education or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred, but not required.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant license, project management, teaching certificate, or related licensure. (Preferred)

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to manage stress and workload
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weight

Job Description Creation Date:

06/2017

Revision Date:

10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Program Manager- Grants Programming 1.0 FTE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937038
Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Program Manager

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Program Manager

Job Class Code: 8976

Position Type: Salary

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: 10.5 month salaried

Days in work calendar: 209

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for project management and program evaluation. Provide administrative responsibilities and assistance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements project management efficiencies to ensure timelines are implemented and remain on the identified trajectory.
• Collaborate with district team and school administrators to establish and monitor high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff, and other stakeholders
• Prepares annual reports and disseminates information regarding the implementation and evaluations of new and innovative programs.
• Identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively takes action to create and implement solutions.
• Serves on state, district, community and other professional committees as requested.
• Supports the purchase and distribution of resource materials, equipment, consumables, and general supplies as needed for designated programs.
• Provides administrative and clerical support
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• KNOWLEDGE OF AND THE ABILITY TO:
• Project management process and protocols
• Efficiency based practices: process flow, communication, analysis, improvement solutions
• Practices, policies and procedures involved in the functional areas assigned.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• District organizations, operations, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Make administrative procedural decisions and judgments.
• Organize resources and establish priorities.
• Develop and analyze budgets and financial reports.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Prioritize and schedule work.

• KNOWLEDGE OF AND THE ABILITY TO:
• Project management process and protocols
• Efficiency based practices: process flow, communication, analysis, improvement solutions
• Practices, policies and procedures involved in the functional areas assigned.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• District organizations, operations, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Make administrative procedural decisions and judgments.
• Organize resources and establish priorities.
• Develop and analyze budgets and financial reports.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.Prioritize and schedule work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, education or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred, but not required.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant license, project management, teaching certificate, or related licensure. (Preferred)

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to manage stress and workload
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weight

Job Description Creation Date:

06/2017

Revision Date:

10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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