Federal Grants and State Coordinator

The Federal Grants and State Coordinator oversees and is responsible for the accurate submission of federal and state reporting required under statute and regulation including submission of all collections required for state aid per-pupil funding and/or categorical funding. This position is essential to state funding. The Coordinator prepares and submits various end-of-school -ear reports and collections as required by the state. As part of the maintenance and reporting of student data to the state, the Coordinator works with the schools in the state to ensure that reports accurately reflect students’ participation in the schools’ programs

Responsibilities

Prepares and submits all compliancy, funding, and student data reports as required by state law; Manages databases for school state reporting, state database for compliancy, and compliance cabinet for school sponsor; Develops policies, processes, and procedures regarding state reporting, collection of information, and adherence to state guidelines; Communicates regularly with schools to ensure they are aware of reporting requirements and information needed for reporting; Coordinates communication and submission of necessary documents to ensure compliancy and accuracy of reports; Attends all state trainings regarding requirements and guidance dealing with compliance and funding on an annual basis; Coordinates communication with the various State departments and stakeholders in order to meet all state reporting deadlines

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree(s) or equivalent or demonstration of necessary skills; Three (3) years’ experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience; Strong knowledge of Federal and State education regulations; Strong organizational and time management skills; Ability to project manage, adhere to timelines and due dates, and organize data effectively; Strong written and verbal communication sills; Basic knowledge of state reporting structure and laws regarding state funding; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,); Web proficiency; Proficiency using a student information system and/or similar type of database software; Ability to travel 10% of the time, as required for training, school-wide professional development and as needed basis; Ability to clear required background check

Nice to have

Experience with state Department of Education systems