Director of Grant Administration

Director of Grant Administration

The vision of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction is to ensure, through high academic standards and accountability, that an effective education program is established and maintained in Virginia's public elementary, middle, and high schools. The mission, in cooperation with local school boards, is to increase student learning and achievement. This position will support and be the conduit for all grant activities for the Virginia Department of Education. This position will serve as a leader for the identified fiscal grant staff in the following areas : ESEA, teacher licensure, the Office of School Quality, Career and Technical Education, other federal grants, and all other supplemental grants. Additionally, this position will create connections among multiple offices to implement a grant management system and process to ensure that resources from grant sources are aligned to the agency mission and vision. It is also critical that this position provide support to agency staff to ensure that maximization of funds is achieved to support students across the Commonwealth and be inclusive of innovative and creative solutions and to ensure cross collaboration with all agency resources to maximize the impact to students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state and national trends, practices and policies relative to the use of data and technology in education
• Knowledge of and experience with K-12 teaching, learning, assessment and accountability grant opportunities and funding, ideally at a national and statewide scale.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and procedures and how the impact the ability to access grant funding and sustain compliance.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of effective, high impact and innovative, educational theories, principles, practices, and techniques related to education in order to help teams access grant funding and achieve results.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of current administration and supervision theories, principles, and practices related to school programs and management practices that are aligned to grant opportunities; and / or to ensure consultation with agency experts.
• Requires the ability to display extensive knowledge of school finance and budgeting, to include specific rules for federal / state funding.
• Requires the ability to display effective oral and written communication skills, including working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Requires the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Requires the ability to display technology skills appropriate for modern office operation; such as word processing, telecommunications use, spreadsheet data collection, and information management, including display applications to inform and provide clarity for grant proposals and funding impact.
• Demonstrated ability for visionary and strategic thinking, novel solutions, and exemplary analytical abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with partners, research institutions, vendors and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, public relations, and organizational skills.
• Possess strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Ability to supervise and evaluate staff.
• Ability to establish, analyze, and manage large budgets.
• Promote staff development and training opportunities within Virginia Department of Education and with LEAs throughout the state.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A rsum will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire. Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position has been designated as requiring you to disclose your financial interests. Financial interests shall be disclosed as a condition of employment and thereafter as required. The mechanism you will use to disclose these interests is called Statement of Economic Interests. Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process : In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link : AHP Letter , or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and / or interview process. For assistance call : (804) 225-2021, [TTY : 786-8389] It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. Supplemental Questions : You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name : Human Resources

Email : humanresources@doe.virginia.gov