Project Director - PERSERVERE Gear Up Grant

PERSEVERE GEAR UP GRANT - PROJECT DIRECTORTerm: 12 monthSalary: State salary schedulePrimary responsibility is oversight of project PERSEVERE, which includes guiding the strategic direction, coordinating implementation of strategies with a focus on serving students, leading the management team, providing fiscal management and accountability, and focusing on developing capacity and sustainability in collaboration with evaluators and partners.Qualifications, Knowledge, and SkillsMaster's degree from an accredited institution of higher education required.Five years of relevant experience in an administrative position that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability. Assistant Principal experience preferred.Must hold a valid administrative license for the state of North Carolina.Excellent problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge of student-centered learning strategies and grant management.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead the Management Team to provide overall direction, operations management, program accountability, and development of a sustainability plan.Develop, coordinate, and oversee the management plans needed to fully implement the various initiatives of the project and ensure continual improvement.Work closely with the district Finance Department to monitor spending, provide fiscal management and accountability, and coordinate budget updates to the Executive Cabinet and the federal Program Office.Support and facilitate professional development as needed for continual growth.Coordinate Graduation Coach training and activities.Plan college and career activities (FAFSA days, college visits, summer transition, etc.)Facilitate communications between target schools, district administrators, the Management Team, and community stakeholders about grant implementation.Create knowledge sharing processes between target schools to ensure best practice approaches will be shared between schools and across the district.Coordinate the collection and maintenance of grant evaluation data and complete required reports as needed to meet compliance measures of the federal Program Office.Establish and maintain positive relationships with all key community partners, documenting contributions and matching funds.Develop sustainability plans to ensure sustainability beyond the life of the grant.Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.Work Schedule Standard administrator work schedule as set forth as a full time employee and the PERSEVERE Gear Up Grant.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.FLSA Status: Exempt