Section Chief
About The Position
The Section Chief for the Office of Federal Programs provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and programmatic guidance to ensure the effective implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of federally funded education programs. The Section Chief collaborates with internal divisions, public school units (PSUs), community partners, and federal stakeholders to ensure efficient administration, monitoring, and technical assistance across assigned program areas. The Section Chief will work collaboratively with other office Section Chiefs within the Office of Federal Programs and complete other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in education or in the special education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of progressively responsible experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A Master's degree in education or in the special education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution, and four years progressively responsible experience in public education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in grants administration
- Experience in data reporting
- Experience in the planning/managing of multiple projects
- Experience in the preparation and presentation of formal proposals and recommendations
- Demonstrated experience in federal school improvement efforts (i.e. TSI, CSI, IPG)
Responsibilities
- Support statewide initiatives designed to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged, underserved, and at-risk student populations while ensuring alignment with federal statutes, state policies, and agency priorities.
- Provide supervision and support of program administrators overseeing statewide comprehensive and targeted support initiatives funded through federal programs, including the development and implementation of support frameworks for identified schools.
- Provide supervision and support of program administrators providing leadership over data reporting, application systems, project management, and digital infrastructure supporting the Office of Federal Programs.
- Provide leadership in federal compliance, audit readiness, risk assessment, and program monitoring processes.
- Develop and deliver statewide training, professional development, and technical assistance for PSUs and program stakeholders.
- Provide direct supervision, leadership development, evaluation responsibilities, monitor performance and expectations, ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, foster a positive work environment, address employee relations issues of direct reports.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
