MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree AND four years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

• An education agency or organization working with elementary, middle, or secondary schools in the provision of technical assistance or in the development or implementation of educational programs or educational grants; OR
• Working with at-risk youth including homeless students, neglected youth, and/or delinquent youth; OR
• Teaching or serving as an administrator in a public school.

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of P-12 Education’s Office of Accountability is seeking candidates for a Project Coordinator position in the Office of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-Funded Programs. The Office of ESSA-Funded Programs is responsible for the implementation of programs funded under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and federal stimulus acts. New York State has been allocated more than $14 billion combined under the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Under the supervision of Supervisors of Education Programs within the office of ESSA-Funded Programs, the incumbent of this position will operationalize administration, implementation, and monitoring of these federal programs in compliance with all federal statutory requirements.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with the Director of ESSA-Funded Programs, Supervisors of Education Programs in the office of ESSA-Funded Programs, and other internal stakeholders, as applicable, to ensure the successful administration, implementation, and monitoring of the GEER and ESSER Programs;
• Facilitate clear and timely communication among internal and external grant stakeholders;
• Apply written policies and procedures for the successful administration, implementation, and oversight of the GEER and ESSER programs;
• Conduct monitoring of CARES, CRRSA and ARP Act programs to determine LEA (Local Education Agency) compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements;
• Implement monitoring forms and monitoring review protocols including instruments and tools to ensure successful oversight of the grant programs;
• Develop data collection tools focused on reporting elements required by the United Stated Department of Education (USDE);
• Facilitate comprehensive training for Project Assistants to ensure review and monitoring protocols are applied with consistency;
• Work with internal and external partners to develop written documents and make presentations tailored for a variety of audiences;
• Manage grant implementation according to the Uniform Grants Guidance, federal and State regulations;
• Track budgets and facilitate multiple procurement processes, working in coordination with the Department’s fiscal team;
• Collaborate with internal staff to ensure the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data required for the successful implementation and coordination of the grant;
• Manage the effective administration of grant activities including, but not limited to, data reporting and analysis, budget administration, and workplan amendments;
• Prepare and submit all required reports and oversee recordkeeping of all documents related to the grant
• Serve as a content expert in the delivery of LEA technical assistance regarding grant implementation;
• Develop various technical assistance resources including but not limited to guidance documents, webinars, and presentations; and
• Perform other duties, as required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position will be a temporary appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. The positions will require occasional state travel.

• Leads to a maximum salary of $121,360 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 15, 2024, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-2517/51540) of the positions in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20 days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits

• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.