ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ACT (ESEA) CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $80,000 - $82,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Education is seeking an ESEA Consolidated Program Director to provide leadership and supervision for programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), as outlined in Arizona’s ESEA Consolidated State Plan. The role encompasses consolidated program grants, programmatic leadership, compliance, training, and related agency initiatives within Academic Achievement. The Director will plan and lead the unit’s vision and mission in coordination with the Deputy Associate Superintendent, and supervise staff responsible for Local Education Agency (LEA) portfolio management, grant funds, monitoring, compliance, and program leadership.

The position leads and supports program specialists, grant approvals and feedback, staff and program management, compliance monitoring, and technical assistance for multiple federal programs. It works with agency leadership, specialists, LEAs, schools, families, communities, and external partners to develop and evaluate programs, support compliant and effective grant planning and spending, and improve equitable access to high-quality education. The role also develops and delivers professional learning, coaching, modeling, and technical assistance in person and virtually.

The position is based in the Title I Section at the Phoenix location. Occasional travel within Arizona and rare out-of-state travel are required. Salary is $80,000–$82,500. Offers are contingent upon successful background and reference checks and required documentation, and a post-offer medical or physical evaluation if applicable. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or equivalent experience and knowledge of federal programs and requirements in place of the degree.
• Applicants must have taught or administered an educational program.
• Applicants must have supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of ESEA, Arizona Revised Statutes, and State Board of Education rules governing public education.
• Knowledge of state and federal budgeting, compliance, and personnel procedures.
• Knowledge of school and district leadership practices for developing effective federal programs that support student success.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and strategies that strengthen school and LEA academic programs and support accelerated, enriched, and well-rounded education.
• Knowledge of the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR), Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), and OMB Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG).
• Knowledge or experience in managing and/or compliance monitoring Title I, Title II, Title III, RLIS, Title I-D, Title IV-A, Title IV-B, or McKinney-Vento programs.
• Knowledge of professional learning methods that strengthen fiscal accountability, allocations, and compliance.
• Knowledge of program evaluation techniques for at-risk students and strategies to strengthen equitable, well-rounded school programs.
• Knowledge of program goals, objectives, and functions.
• Skills in leadership and management, systems thinking, problem-solving and root-cause analysis, technical assistance, and plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to develop and provide effective professional learning using varied delivery methods for diverse audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, educators, administrators, and the public.
• Skills in budgeting, finance, resource allocation, and data analysis, interpretation, and communication.
• Ability to prioritize and organize program and project workloads and improve workflow efficiency.
• Ability to provide high-leverage feedback to specialists and review and approve grant applications.
• Competence using Microsoft products, Adobe products, and other computing products as determined.
• Ability to adapt quickly and professionally to changes in compliance regulations and federal law.
• Ability to develop systems, messaging, and support aligned with the agency mission and vision, and to lead groups through change.
• Ability to absorb, synthesize, interpret, and apply technical knowledge of federal funding and financial compliance.
• Ability to develop training and support materials based on agency, state, or federal updates.
• Ability to partner with stakeholders to provide guidance, training, and support, and to guide the design, implementation, and evaluation of compliant programs.
• Ability to coach district leaders and program specialists and model effective practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and communicate clearly to audiences with differing levels of knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and programs while meeting urgent or critical deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while representing the agency to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to gather and disaggregate data, make data-driven decisions, and use data to make recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of combined professional experience at the federal, state, tribal, local education agency, or school level related to education or PD-12 students, including experience with Federal Title programs.
• Experience managing federal programs, including fiscal and programmatic management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple program specialists and serve as a program-area lead as assigned by the Deputy Associate Superintendent, in coordination with the Associate Superintendent and the agency.
• Manage grant approvals, feedback, training, staff and programs, and compliance and monitoring activities for grants and planning tools, including Title I-A, Title I-D Subpart 2, Title II-A, Title III, RLIS, Title IV-A, Title V-B, and McKinney-Vento.
• Collaborate in leading programs that support Arizona school districts and align with the agency’s mission, vision, and ESEA.
• Work with the Deputy Associate Superintendent and Associate Superintendent to develop, refine, and evaluate programs.
• Undertake projects and programs at the Deputy Associate Superintendent’s direction, in coordination with the Associate Superintendent.
• Collaborate with specialists and LEAs to support effective LEA-level planning tools and grant applications.
• Review planning tools and grant applications for compliant and effective programming and equitable use of fiscal resources.
• Review grant applications to ensure grant funds are appropriately budgeted and expended in accordance with program requirements and state and federal law.
• Coordinate assigned staff in delivering differentiated technical assistance, services, and support to schools, LEAs, educators, and other constituents.
• Conduct outreach with parents, families, and communities as directed by the agency.
• Provide effective customer service and support to internal and external constituents.
• Collaborate with ADE program areas to align activities, identify cross-program opportunities, and participate in agency meetings, working groups, and external partnerships.
• Develop and deliver differentiated professional learning, coaching, modeling, and technical assistance through face-to-face and virtual methods.
• Support professional learning on school and LEA planning, ESEA program effectiveness, and staff capabilities in professional learning and technical assistance.
• Manage, lead, and coach a portfolio of diverse LEAs across multiple program areas and grant funds.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement and long-term disability plans.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Vacation accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first three years.
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), subject to the stated waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager