Federal Programs Manager

Purpose and Scope

The incumbent delivers at a high level of competency in the provision of direct services and facilitation of services for schools, working on unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious, achieving quality and work process improvement.

Essential Job Functions

Provide leadership and a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, resourcefulness, and competency in programs, grants and initiatives; and is viewed as expert within the field.

Work collaboratively with other professionals, and management to achieve a system-wide result. May lead a team in the effort.

Deal with unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious, achieving quality and work process improvements. Ensure that the workgroups goals and activities are in synch with and support the broader goals and objectives of the organization; and that the execution of responsibilities is in accordance to lawful and ethical standards.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned service, activities, and operations; provides for appropriate research and compiles reports, as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education or educational leadership or other relevant field of study plus an additional 5 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 9 years. Requires a valid state driver's license.

 

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to swiftly and accurately understand complex data and perform analysis
• Skill in developing data-supported solutions and using fact-based logic; ability to translate complex analysis in easy-to-understand manner and present to a broad audience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to build high-performing teams through both recruitment and selection and professional development
• Ability to tackle the operational challenges of the merged school district in a complex, changing political and educational environment
• Ability to manage daily administrative tasks without losing sight of long-term goals and planning

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.

Unavoidable Hazards:  The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.

 

Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Shelby County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME