Federal Grants Monitor

32.84 - $52.54 Hourly

68,302 - $109,283 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 80

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

All positions at the public education department are based in Santa Fe however some may operate through our Albuquerque office based on home address and space availability.

MISSION : EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.

VISION : ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.

Why does the job exist?

The overall purpose of the position is to ensure the PED is meeting compliance with cross-cutting federal grant requirements, supporting internal bureaus / divisions with developing consistent support systems for subrecipients, and providing statewide technical assistance to local districts and state-authorized charters.

How does it get done?

o Provides technical assistance to subrecipients for all federal education grants, applications, and budgets (60%)

Oversee, review, analyze, and evaluate grants / assistance applications, plans, and estimates

Determine awardee eligibility using formulas and methodology and established eligibility criteria, such as competitive rating factors

o Direct desktop and on-site monitoring activities of all subrecipients (30%)

Conduct risk assessments and business reviews

Interprets federal, state, and local statutes and regulations to ensure compliance

Conduct program evaluation, including monitoring and assessing awardee performance, and establishing performance measures

o Lead special projects as assigned (10%)

Coordinate the development of resources, memoranda, and technical assistance with cross-agency teams

Developing and delivering external professional learning events and trainings

Who are the customers?

School districts, charter schools, legislators and the general public.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal Candidate may have :

• 1) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• 2) Ability to regularly provide immediate and constructive feedback to internal staff and external partners;
• 3) Robust knowledge of federal education grants and compliance regulations;
• 4) Excellent writing and editing skills;
• 5) Strong project management skills;

6) Ability to prepare and deliver professional development with minimal oversight; and

7) Strong proficiency in analyzing data workbooks and financial reports.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration and five (5) years of experience as a teacher and / or program administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position :

Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year of experience

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

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Agency Contact Information : Kenneth Stowe. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Salary : $68,302 - $109,283