EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
About The Position
The Education Program Coordinator assists in planning, developing, and implementing educational programs within the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The role supports daily program operations, coordinates activities, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The coordinator works with educators, administrators, and other personnel to support educational goals and improve education quality. In this position, the coordinator serves as the First Connections, Part C Fiscal Monitoring Staff Manager. The role supervises personnel on fiscal monitoring matters and provides oversight and support to fiscal and quality assurance staff. It also provides professional development and technical assistance to service providers. The manager coordinates monitoring, fiscal analysis, and reporting activities related to federally mandated requirements under IDEA (PL 105-17) with ADE’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Office of Special Education (OSE). The role manages allocation adjustments, assists with oversight of program allocations, and prepares fiscal reports as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in educational administration or a related field.
- Knowledge of educational principles, practices, and program development.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing budgets and resources.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, community partners, and other personnel.
- Familiarity with state and federal education regulations.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in educational administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Empathy and patience in working with educators, students, and colleagues.
- Proficiency with administrative and educational technology tools and software.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing educational programs, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate daily educational program operations, including scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, organizational policies, and state and federal regulations.
- Monitor and evaluate program quality and effectiveness, and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program activities and student progress.
- Organize and coordinate professional development opportunities for educators.
- Cultivate a learning environment that supports student engagement and success.
- Collaborate with academic leaders and external partners to support program goals and initiatives.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify trends, best practices, and areas for improvement in educational programs.
- Advocate for policies and initiatives that support educational program growth and development.
- Supervise personnel in matters related to fiscal monitoring.
- Provide oversight and support to fiscal and quality assurance staff.
- Provide professional development and technical assistance to service providers.
- Coordinate monitoring, fiscal analysis, and reporting activities related to IDEA (PL 105-17) requirements with ADE’s DESE Office of Special Education.
- Manage allocation adjustments and assist with oversight of program allocations.
- Prepare fiscal reports as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
