Program and Project Coordinator - Austin, United States - CAPPS, Inc.

Description

Job Description


MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.


Core Values:


We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.


We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.


We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.


We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.


POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Texas Education Agency is seeking a Program and Project Coordinator to perform administration and project management of web-based applications and data automation systems in the Federal Program Compliance Division.

The work involves highly complex consultative and technical assistance work, providing direction and guidance related to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for agency staff, Education Service Centers (ESCs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs).Project coordination work includes compiling data requests, web posting, and the development and maintaining of the Division's online system for data collection.

Program work involves planning, developing, and implementing ESSA programs.
This individual works under minimal supervision of the Division Director.

The Program and Project Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring that selected Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) receive the expedited technical assistance they need to implement effective supplemental education programs for the children they serve.

The role allows for moderate latitude and the use of initiative and independent judgment, while keeping management fully informed of project status and workload.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.


1. Program Compliance Monitoring - Conducts programmatic monitoring of LEAs and/or campus(es) on program implementation requirements within specified timelines.


2. Training and Resource Production - Develops, maintains, and trains on statutory program implementation requirements and responsible for meeting timelines on development and delivery of program training; development of program requirement documentation; and development of documents for publication to website.


3. Customer Service - Communicates professionally, effectively and in a timely manner with the ESCs, LEAs and public and consistently exemplifies good customer service on responding to requests, providing training, feedback, planning and organizing, understanding and knowledge of statutory requirements.


4. Project Coordination - Develops, maintains, and trains on the Division's online system for data collection and responsible for compiling data requests.
Supports the Division by coordinating the web posting process.

Qualifications:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university


Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in federal programs management or federal programs implementation at an LEA, ESC, state, or federal agency and in using technology applications to coordinate data management projects.


OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Knowledge of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); ESSA programs and local, state, and federal statutes related to ESSA
• Experience with database administration and internet-based applications
• Proven experience with program planning, implementation, management, and evaluation processes
• Experience analyzing federal statutes, rules, regulations, and guidance
• Self-motivation to read and study to develop solutions while working under minimal supervision
• Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
• Committed to a strong customer-service mindset with a focus on engaging both internal and external stakeholders
• Clear and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences; write clear, accurate, and professional letters, reports, procedures, and presentations
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.

To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S.

Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State's Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military "occupational category" that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.

This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

No phone calls or emails, please.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries.

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.