Program Specialist I - K-12 Scholarship Programs
About The Position
Tallahassee State College (TSC) is seeking a full-time, grant-funded Program Specialist I for the Department of Education - K-12 Scholarship Program. This role provides administrative and technical support for the Scholarship Programs, ensuring accurate communication, data management, and compliance among participating private schools and districts. The position is responsible for maintaining program integrity through timely correspondence, verification of documentation, and accurate recordkeeping, as well as assisting with training initiatives and supporting regional managers for consistent statewide program operations.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Skill in operating personal computer software: Word, Excel, Access.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Knowledge of educational programs.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Responsibilities
- Provides accurate and timely information to private schools regarding the Scholarship Programs.
- Assists in the facilitation and enforcement of all tasks related to the scholarship program including data management, faxes and mails documents, provides technical support to all participants; maintains and validates data, and assists with training and materials.
- Provide technical assistance to private schools and districts regarding state scholarship programs related to eligibility requirements and program responsibilities, and document correspondence.
- Analyzing and interpreting documentation provided program participants for applicability, accuracy, and authenticity.
- Maintain accurate, current, records of individual private school compliance and student issues.
- Timely respond to requests from supervisors for school information, data collection and other topics related to scholarship programs.
- Assist program manager in ongoing training and mentoring new regional managers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
- Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
- Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
