Program Specialist I - K-12 Scholarship Programs

FL; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Professional development

Tuition waivers & reimbursement

Holidays

Athletics and arts access

Job summary

Tallahassee State College is seeking a Program Specialist I to support the K-12 Scholarship Programs. The role involves administrative and technical duties to ensure accurate communication, data integrity, and compliance across participating private schools and districts.

Responsibilities include data management, document handling, and providing training support while assisting regional managers to ensure statewide program operations. A bachelor’s degree and strong computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to analyze data and apply policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely information to private schools regarding the Scholarship Programs.
• Manage data, faxes, and mail documents; support training and materials.
• Offer technical assistance on eligibility and program responsibilities to schools and districts.
• Verify documentation for accuracy and authenticity; maintain compliance records.
• Assist program manager in training regional managers and coordinating tasks.

Skills

Word

Excel

Access

Data analysis

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Program Specialist I - K-12 Scholarship ProgramsApplylocations: Site 1 - Main (M) - Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ05256# **Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College**## **K-12 Scholarship Programs - Program Specialist I**Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the *Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025*, is excited to announce a **full -time,** **grant-funded** opening for the position of **Program Specialist I** with **Department of Education - K-12 Scholarship Program**.We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.**What You’ll Do** As a **Program Specialist I**, you’ll play a key role in providing vital administrative and technical support for the Scholarship Programs by ensuring accurate communication, data management, and compliance among participating private schools and districts. This role is responsible for maintaining program integrity through timely correspondence, verification of documentation, and accurate recordkeeping, while also assisting with training initiatives and supporting regional managers to ensure consistent program operations statewide.Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:* Provides accurate and timely information to private schools regarding the Scholarship Programs.* Assists in the facilitation and enforcement of all tasks related to the scholarship program including data management, faxes and mails documents, provides technical support to all participants; maintains and validates data, and assists with training and materials.* Provide technical assistance to private schools and districts regarding state scholarship programs related to eligibility requirements and program responsibilities, and document correspondence.* Analyzing and interpreting documentation provided program participants for applicability, accuracy, and authenticity.* Maintain accurate, current, records of individual private school compliance and student issues.* Timely respond to requests from supervisors for school information, data collection and other topics related to scholarship programs.* Assist program manager in ongoing training and mentoring new regional managers.**Who We’re Looking For** We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:* A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.* Skill in operating personal computer software: Word, Excel, Access.* Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze and interpret data.* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of people.* Knowledge of educational programs.* Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.**What We Offer** We offer more than just a competitive salary of **$38,198 - $40,698.00** annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:* Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.* Opportunities for professional development.* A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.* Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.* Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.**A Little About Us**Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your *College of Choice*.**Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim. Note: Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.** **\*\*\*TSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer \*\*\*** The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check.**All persons are encouraged to apply.** If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources at [phone].