Grant Specialist I - CRPE

The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Specialist I provides training, coaching, technical assistance, and implementation support for state and federally funded grant initiatives. Working under the direction of the Project Director, this position assists with implementation of project activities by delivering evidence-based professional learning, supporting implementation fidelity, collecting and utilizing data to guide continuous improvement, and collaborating with participating schools, districts, and project partners. The Grant Specialist I supports project implementation, reporting, dissemination, and evaluation activities while ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal grant requirements. The position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while traveling extensively throughout the state.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, special education, behavioral sciences, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field; two (2) years of experience providing educational, behavioral, instructional, or related services in PK–12 educational settings; and a current, valid Mississippi teaching license or eligibility to obtain Mississippi teaching licensure within six (6) months of employment
OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with either National Board Certification or evidence of substantial, recent, and relevant professional learning, such as micro-credentials or certificate programs; five (5) years of directly related professional experience in PK–12 educational settings; and a current, valid Mississippi teaching license or eligibility to obtain Mississippi teaching licensure within six (6) months of employment.
Knowledge of evidence-based instructional, behavioral, and implementation practices.
Ability to develop and deliver effective professional learning, coaching, and technical assistance.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with educators, administrators, community partners, and project stakeholders.
Strong organizational, project coordination, and time management skills.
Ability to analyze implementation and outcome data to support continuous improvement.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and travel schedules.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, learning management systems, virtual meeting platforms, and other technology used to support grant implementation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in special education, education, behavioral sciences, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
Three (3) or more years of related experience in PK–12 educational settings, including at least two (2) years delivering professional learning, technical assistance, or coaching to educators.
Experience implementing evidence-based educational or school improvement initiatives, supporting state or federally funded grants, utilizing implementation or outcome data for continuous improvement, and using instructional technology to support professional learning.

Responsibilities

Delivers evidence-based professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, and consultation to educators and other participants using established implementation frameworks, coaching models, and project procedures.
Supports implementation of state and federally funded grant initiatives by assisting schools, districts, and partner organizations in implementing evidence-based practices with fidelity.
Assists participants with collecting, analyzing, and utilizing implementation, fidelity, and outcome data to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, families, community partners, and other project stakeholders and assists with the planning and coordination of meetings, trainings, conferences, and other project activities.
Collects, organizes, and maintains project documentation, implementation records, participation data, and other required information and assists with preparing reports, presentations, dissemination materials, and grant deliverables.
Completes assigned activities in accordance with project timelines and university, state, federal, and sponsor policies, procedures, and grant requirements and performs other duties as assigned.