Grant & Program Administrator - Instructional Services

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

11d

About The Position

Support the Deputy Executive Director for Instructional and Administrative Services in managing and monitoring budgets and grants, ensuring adherence to State and Federal laws and center practices in purchasing processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interpret federal and state laws as well as local board policies to make recommendations for compliance.
Knowledge and experience developing and working with annual budgets.
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative.
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to collaborate with all staff and provide on-going staff development and leadership.
Familiarity with federal and state program rules and regulations relating to education.
Thorough understanding of grant program alignment procedures.
Ability to assist teams in planning and calendaring grant benchmarks.
Ability to support teams in meeting deadlines to meet expected grant outcomes.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in school district budgets and budget management.
Proficiency in utilizing technology to order, track, and visualize data.

Nice To Haves

Service center budgeting is preferred.
Prior experience with school district finance and federal programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Deputy Executive Director for Instructional and Administrative Services in preparing and implementing division programs and budgets.
Ensure purchasing processes are followed within the division according to Business Office procedures.
Maintain an ongoing internal monitoring program for all divisional fund sources.
Collaborate with Business Office staff to ensure the accuracy of financial procedures and reporting.
Collaborate with the business office to prepare division financial reports and budget amendments/adjustments in coordination with Deputy Executive Directors and Directors.
Assist the Deputy Executive Director and Directors in budget maintenance and expenditure monitoring within a coordinated funding system.
Develop and implement procedures as required by the Deputy Executive Director and Directors.
Participate in and support assigned inter-departmental teams to enhance student performance in the region, improve ESC internal operations, and achieve established ESC goals and objectives.
Contribute to drafting project proposals and reports, including developing budgets for program funding.
Monitor grant-funded programs and expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines, ensuring cost-effectiveness and wise management.
Evaluate program effectiveness in collaboration with division directors, business office staff, and the deputy director.
Provide customer service to internal staff regarding division grant needs.
Explore available grant opportunities for directors and collaborate with the business office to submit applications for funding.
Assist in communication of expectations of the grant to grant holders/directors.
Support the reinforcement of requirements with grand holders/directors.
Lead activities to ensure grantee compliance with the established grant.
Perform other duties as assigned.