State and Federal Programs Coordinator

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.
• See full job description on our website for further duties.

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.