Special Education Finance and Medicaid Coordinator for Business Services

Sylvania; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement: MPSERS

Professional development

Job summary

Genesee Intermediate School District in Michigan seeks a Special Education Finance & Medicaid Coordinator for Business Services to oversee financial support for special education, Medicaid, and grant management across districts. This role supervises business office staff and ensures compliance with grant requirements and reporting.

The position focuses on budgets, expenditures, drawdowns, invoicing, and budget development using SchoolsOPEN and related tools, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or closely related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting/business management experience including grant fund management.
• Experience with educational budgeting, reporting, and grant compliance.
• Experience coordinating Medicaid financial activities and district payments.
• Supervisory experience of business office staff.
• Knowledge of SE-4096, SE-4094, Maintenance of Effort, Excess Cost, Act 18, and DR vs MDE reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Special Education grant and financial operations, including budgets and drawdowns.
• Coordinate Medicaid financial activities and district payments.
• Prepare and reconcile required Special Education financial reports.
• Serve as a financial liaison for Special Education and Business Services; provide training.
• Supervise business office staff and support grant/audit processes.
• Develop complex financial reports using SchoolsOPEN and related applications.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Medicaid coordination

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business/finance

Tools

SchoolsOPEN

Job description

About Us

At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD), we're more than educators. We are innovators, collaborators, and community builders serving over 64,000 students and 8,500 educators across the region. Whether it's general education, special education, or career technical education, we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.

Learn more about our culture and programs by clicking here.

Position Summary

The Special Education Finance and Medicaid Coordinator for Business Services is responsible for the financial support for the Special Education department, Medicaid, and the management of grants available through state and federal government agencies and private and public foundations for the benefit of the intermediate school district and constituent school districts. Provides supervision of business office staff members supporting special education finance and related grants. Responsible for supporting all special education funds including but not limited to K-12, Early On, IDEA, Medicaid, DR vs. MDE funds and all related financial reporting. Additionally, this position works as a liaison between the Special Education department and Business Services to ensure compliance with Medicaid grant requirements, grant audits, grant drawdowns, invoicing, expenditure reports, and budget development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, business administration, finance, or a closely related field, including advanced coursework in accounting and business management. Graduate coursework and MSBO certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or business management, including grant fund management and the use of technology to improve business operations. Educational business experience preferred.
• Oversees Special Education grant and financial operations, including budgets, expenditures, drawdowns, reporting, sub-grants, account setup, and fiscal compliance.
• Coordinates Medicaid financial activities, including reporting, reimbursement calculations, annual reconciliations, and related district/PSA payments.
• Prepares, reviews, and reconciles required Special Education financial reports, including SE-4096, SE-4094, Maintenance of Effort, Excess Cost, Act 18, and DR vs. MDE Fund reporting.
• Serves as a financial resource and liaison for Special Education, Business Services, district staff, and constituent districts, providing training and technical assistance related to grants, Medicaid, budgets, and allowable costs.
• Supervises assigned business office staff, coordinates workflow, supports grant and fiscal audits, develops complex financial reports using SchoolsOPEN and other applications, and identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and recordkeeping systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:$78,540 - $107,488 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Work Schedule: 261 days, 7.5 hours per day

Paid Time Off:

• Sick days - 13
• Personal Business days - 3
• Vacation days - 10
• Bereavement Leave

Insurance:

Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:

• Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
• Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
• Life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options, additional life insurance and pet insurance

Retirement: Two plan options through the 15th largest pension system in the United States, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development opportunities
• Longevity pay after 10 years of service

Why Grow With Us?

• We value each other, support one another, and celebrate every win.
• We don't just talk about growth, we support it with mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
• Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness opportunities, and paid community service time.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
• Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes "People are our Greatest Asset."

Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth, celebrates teamwork, and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership, service, innovation, and partnering for success, we offer meaningful professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.

Questions Along the Way?

If you have questions about the role, the hiring process, or GISD's culture, reach out at any time!

Human Resources: 810-591-4260

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity

Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.