Sarasota County Schools is in search of a State and Federal Programs Coordinator to provide facilitation and coordination in the development, application, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of all federal and state grants to support schools in attaining and maintaining high student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Demonstrated experience in program administration, program management, budget management and project management.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs in an academic setting.
• Prefer five years' experience in school district, state and federal funding and allocation, coupled with experience in compliance monitoring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of computer programs for administrative management, particularly spreadsheet applications. Experience in the Grant Cycle to include Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Design, Monitoring, and Program Evaluation. Working knowledge of funding agencies, funding regulations, and compliance. Ability to organize, plan and prioritize activities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge and ability to keep grant-related budget and financial records in an accurate manner. Ability to work with administrators, consultants, and technical staff assigned to assist in allocation, monitoring and compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of state and federal allocations and grants.
• Utilize appropriate strategies and problem-solving tools to make decisions concerning planning, utilization of funds, delivering services and evaluation of services of grant funded programs at the district and school-level (traditional, charter, and private schools).
• Provide assistance and support with program resources tied to ESSA (e.g., Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, IDEA).
• Coordinate grant writing processes within the district guidelines and establish procedures to facilitate timely applications and reporting for discretionary and entitlement funds from federal and state agencies.
• Assist in the design of the evaluation component of the grant, including conducting the needs assessment, collecting baseline data and writing measurable objectives, as necessary
• Provide technical assistance regarding the interpretation and implementation of federal, state, and local policies.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members and departments to facilitate collaborative planning as it relates to federal program initiatives.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and initiate appropriate action.
• Monitor assigned grant projects at the district and cost-center level to ensure completion of grant activities and work with staff to monitor grant program requirements and deliverables for compliance.
• Use appropriate styles and methods to motivate, gain commitment, and facilitate task accomplishment.
• Work with program evaluator(s) on reports required by the state and district and utilize such data to assist in decision-making
• Monitor and make appropriate adjustments and amendments to grant requirements
• Monitor assigned grant projects at the district and cost-center level to ensure completion of grant activities and work with staff to monitor grant program requirements and deliverables for compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the provision of equitable services to private schools as required by law.
• Serve as the District’s Homeless Education Liaison
• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records

Application Instructions

To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools "Administrative" application on our website. Second, please apply directly to the open State and Federal Programs Administrator position.

Visit our website at http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/ and click "JOBS" to start your application!

District Perks
· 100% employer-paid benefits
· Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Location
· Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers
· Spring training for Baltimore Orioles
· Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation
· Vibrant arts and culture community

Compensation for this position ranges from $63,071 to $72,501 annually.