District Grant Manager
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking a District Grant Manager to join the Office of Education Innovation and Improvement. This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence for business needs such as collaboration, training, or accessing onsite resources, while also allowing for remote work with the expectation of maintaining performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability. The primary aim of this role is to support grant making, reporting, and monitoring processes for various programs, including the Student Investment Account (HB 3427), High School Success, Federal School Improvement (ESEA/ESSA), and Early Literacy Success (HB 3198).
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Nice To Haves
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience.
- Automated data systems and associated software such as spreadsheets, word processing or information tracking data bases.
- Select and use training or instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Funding and grant sources related to the program area of assignment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor grantee reporting, budget expenditures, and program data to assess progress towards outcomes and adherence to requirements.
- Provide technical assistance to grantees and district personnel on reporting systems (e.g., grant management system, Smartsheet, dashboards) and grant requirements.
- Develop and refine operational guidelines, procedures, and internal monitoring systems to ensure consistency across programs.
- Review and approve grantee plans, budgets, and plan changes to ensure allowable use of funds and alignment with program requirements.
Benefits
- Amazing benefits provided by Oregon State.
- PERS qualifying salary range reflects an additional 6.95%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
