E-Rate Coordinator
About The Position
This position supports the School Connectivity & CyberSecurity section by helping North Carolina public school units secure, manage, and fully utilize federal E-rate funding for telecommunications, Internet access, and network infrastructure. This position provides statewide coordination, technical assistance, application support, training, reporting, and program guidance to ensure public schools have reliable, secure, high-speed connectivity while maximizing the effective use of federal and state funding. This is a regional, home-based position and may require up to 20 percent travel.
Requirements
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License. Out-of-state applicants must have a valid driver's license and acquire a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of E-rate experience as a state E-rate coordinator or professional E-rate consultant with ten or more clients.
- Experience within a K-12 administrative or instructional environment.
- Experience developing and delivering technical training.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a statewide E-rate resource for North Carolina public schools by providing expert guidance, technical assistance, and program support related to federal E-rate requirements, applications, funding commitments, appeals, and eligible services.
- Monitor the Schools and Libraries Division, FCC, and related E-rate program resources for North Carolina school system applications, funding commitments, program changes, added eligible services, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
- Provide direct telephone, email, virtual, and on-site support to public school units, including assistance with application completion, vendor issues, funding questions, SLD appeals, and program documentation.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with PSU E-rate contacts, Technology Directors, state E-rate coordinators, the Schools and Libraries Division, the FCC, public libraries, private schools, vendors, and other eligible entities.
- Oversee, develop, and maintain databases, reports, and program records that compile and track information specific to North Carolina public schools participation in the E-rate program.
- Create current E-rate training resources, deliver training sessions, participate in state and national E-rate coordination calls, provide leadership and guidance to other SCI E-rate Coordinators, and complete additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
