Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

As part of the Office of Quality Schools, the Grants and Resources unit supports the collaborative work that the Department and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) engage in to serve educationally disadvantaged, English language learning, gifted, homeless, immigrant, migrant and refugee students, as well as students in low performing buildings. The unit provides grant opportunities and technical assistance for LEAs as required by state and federal law.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain a system of electronic applications for the section.
• Receive, screen and document applications from schools for any grants associated with this section.
• Coordinate and maintain the annual Nonpublic Registration for approximately 450 nonpublic schools in a mass mailing; including all follow up emails to both nonpublic and public schools to ensure eligibility of the Title services.
• Provide technical assistance to callers in navigating the DESE Nonpublic Registration System.
• Provide support and guidance by working with the Office of Administration Information Technology section on changes and updates to the Nonpublic Registration web application.
• Create and maintain a database for the section’s grants.
• Review bills and invoices for accuracy before completing payment paperwork.
• Handle expense accounts for Department staff and outside individuals for grant readings, workshops and meetings.
• Assist with logistics, material, registration and agenda for meetings, grant readings, workshops and conferences to support the section’s activities.
• Full job description available upon request.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.