Education Program Administrator I

Job Responsibilities Monitor federal programs to ensure local education agency (LEA/Charter school) compliance and program quality. Serve as grants manager for assigned Title I, Part A and Title II, Part A programs to include review of narratives, budgets, amendments, and expenditure reports. Conduct Cross-Program Consolidated Monitoring based on risk assessments. Conduct Program Quality Reviews in Focus Schools and other Title I schools and charter schools receiving Title II funds based on risk assessment of specific needs. Provide technical assistance in coordination with the Statewide System of Support. Conduct regional/service area meetings with a focus on statewide and regional needs, current federal compliance, and general federal program updates. Support organization and agency meetings/conferences as appropriate to represent the work of the section, present quality information, and coordinate with the work of others. Serve on and contribute to Service Support Teams and Comprehensive Needs Assessment teams. Develop and coordinate the dissemination of resources to assist LEAs/charter schools with federal program implementation. Qualifications Considerable knowledge of federal and state provisions, regulations, and objectives pertaining to education programs. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of local education agency administration. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local education officials and the general public. Education and Experience Master's degree in education, school administration, business administration, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of responsible administrative experience in an education environment at the local, state, or federal level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $99,000.00 About the Office of Federal Programs The Office of Federal Programs is responsible for approximately $600,000,000 in federal funds provided to districts and schools each year and an additional $6,000,000 in state funds. The primary role of this division is to provide grants administration, program monitoring, data collection and reporting, and to facilitate the necessary technical assistance to ensure compliance and quality programs for students. Grant‑funding programs include Title I-A, Title I-C – Migrant Education, Title II, Title III, Neglected and Delinquent, Rural Education Achievement Programs, Title IV-A, Title IV-B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), School Improvement Grants, and Homeless Education. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night before the End Date above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Public Instruction