Senior Program Specialist: Programs & Grants

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 76,497 - 96,286; Full time

Job summary

Newark Public Schools invites applications for a Program Specialist 3 in the Office of Food & Nutrition, Newark Board of Education. The role involves supervising professional staff, advancing program operations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal funding requirements.

The incumbent will analyze program data, develop strategic recommendations, and coordinate grants and contracts while advancing program objectives and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and two years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises complex administrative and analytical work to plan and evaluate programs.
• Identifies deficiencies and develops corrective actions.
• Researches funding sources and monitors contracts or grants.
• Prepares reports, charts and visual materials for program activities.
• Trains staff and conducts program outreach and education workshops.

Skills

Program planning

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Grant research

Budget monitoring

Contract compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Newark Public Schools invites applications for a Program Specialist 3 in the Office of Food & Nutrition, Newark Board of Education. The role involves supervising professional staff, advancing program operations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal funding requirements.

The incumbent will analyze program data, develop strategic recommendations, and coordinate grants and contracts while advancing program objectives and performance metrics.