Program Development Specialist

Overview

POSITION LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE, FL

The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), which is part of the College of Education, envisions that all schools in the state of Florida and nationally will have the capacity to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment to continuously improve the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students and to actively engage families and communities in education.

The ISCP's nearly $23 million budget is derived from grants from federal, state, and private sources. It is the mission of ISCP to implement and evaluate research-based and innovative practices in school and community settings. This is accomplished through (a) training, technical assistance, and support to key partners; (b) community-engaged research and program evaluation to inform key partners  decision making;

(c) the development of research and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation activities; and (d) supporting the infrastructure and capacity of key partners to implement and evaluate federal and state educational policy.

Position Summary

The Program Development Specialist (PDS) serves as the main support and provides guidance for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) sub recipients who provide after-school time and expanded day learning opportunities for students across Florida. The PDS provides technical assistance and support to the subrecipients in areas such as grant management, compliance with federal and state rules and regulations, quality instruction for students, adult family member and stakeholder engagement and program evaluation to enhance the quality of services provided to the students they serve.

• Review 21st CCLC applications including program plan, budget and other documents and provide support and guidance to sub recipients to ensure applications are in approvable form as per federal and state requirements.
• Assist sub recipients in achieving and maintaining compliance with federal and state rules and regulations by providing technical assistance, sample processes and forms, trainings and other items as appropriate.
• Review and assist with other grant management activities such as amendments to sub grant agreements, submitting documentation to support the delivery of services, reports and other needs.
• Participate in planning conversations regarding 21st CCLC administrative activities, statewide trends, sub recipient needs, success and challenges, and other topics as needed.
• Travel to provide training and technical assistance, conduct site visits to gauge program quality, review processes, and provide guidance to improve program quality and compliance.
• Present professional learning courses to sub recipients, 21st CCLC staff and other stakeholders on topics such as programming, quality initiatives, academic instruction, enrichment activities, grants management and related topics.
• Use adult learning strategies and inquiry-based activities to ensure participant engagement and application of material learned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor s degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two (2) years of professional experience; or a Master s degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Communication, Education, Adult Education, or related field from an accredited university and/or a minimum of 3 years professional training experience, or a Master s in the same fields with 2 years professional training experience. Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt professional learning opportunities to changing environments and sub recipient needs. Exhibits ability to collaborate with sub recipients to develop supportive relationships.

Exhibits excellent writing, proofreading, organization, communication and technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge of contracts and grants compliance. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, related policies, processes, principles and practices. FLSB
1310 Equivalency: 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor s degree. 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master s degree.

Requirements: Criminal History Background Check - Level 1 and Level 2.
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Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or…