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• Director of Federal Programs and Grants
  Crete Public Schools
  Crete Public Schools
• Crete, Nebraska This job is also posted in Crete Public Schools
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5942943

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Director of Federal Programs and Grants

Job ID:

1971

Assignment:

Cardinal Welcome Center

Department:

Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Date Available:

Immediately Contract:

245 days, 8 hours per day

Crete Public Schools is seeking applicants for a Director of Federal Programs and Grants. Benefits include paid health insurance, long term disability insurance, and personal and sick leave. This position is open until filled. Summary

The Federal Programs and Grants Director shall provide leadership and overall implementation of all Federal, public, and private grant programs . The Federal Programs and Grants Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and reporting required in all federal and grant funded projects contained in the ESSA and various other federal private, and public grants and applications. The position is designed to support and enhance the educational process in grades PK-12. Preferred Requirements Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Administration, Public Administration, Business, or related field (Master's preferred) Experience in PK-12 public or private education or higher education

Essential Requirements

Successful completion of background check Essential Responsibilities

Grant Acquisition & Compliance

Ensures the timely completion, submission, and compliance of all federal programs and federal, public, and private grants, including ESSA (Titles

I, II, III, IV

), IDEA, School Nutrition Program, 21st Century Learning Centers, McKinney-Vento, Adult Education, and Career and Technical Education (Perkins and ReVision)., etc.

Identifies new funding opportunities across federal, public, and private sectors that align with district needs; drafts grant narratives, develops program descriptions, and establishes program budgets.

Maintains current knowledge of all guidelines, legal requirements, and procedures for submitting and managing federal programs and all grant awards by attending required training institutes.

Fiscal Management & Reporting

Monitors and tracks expenditures across all federal programs and grant-funded projects (federal, public, and private) to ensure strict fiscal accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Prepares and submits comprehensive documentation for all funding sources, including monthly and annual budget reports, final expenditure reports and reimbursement requests,, and time-and-effort logs.

Serves as the district authority on allowable expenses, resolving all questions regarding "supplement, not supplant" compliance for federal funds and specific funder restrictions for public and private grants.

Coordinates the fiscal management of all federal programs and grant awards in direct collaboration with Teaching and Learning and Business and Financial Services.

Calculates, coordinates, and manages proportional funding allocations to private and nonpublic schools as mandated by applicable federal programs and state/public grants.

Program Implementation & District Alignment

Ensures all federal program goals and grant objectives (federal, public, and private) meet statutory and funder guidelines while directly aligning with the academic needs of students.

Assists in the planning, execution, and evaluation of district-wide school improvement plans, providing specialized expertise on best practices for supporting low-performing schools through federal programs and supplementary grants.

Drives the continuous improvement of federal programs and grant-funded initiatives by developing targeted professional learning opportunities and establishing effective communication channels for staff.

Develops and implements a policy review schedule to ensure federal program and grant eligibility.

Leadership and Community

Actively participate in the CPS District Leadership Team

Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District's reputation or image in the community.

Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.

Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.

Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.

Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of each employee's position includes: regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his or her designee.

Working Conditions:

Environment:

Inside and Outside Mental Demands:

Ability to work under pressure and to meet timelines

The ability to perform the following identified physical requirements: Physical Requirements

E = Essential NE = Non-Essential

Occasional

• up to 33% of time NE
  Occasional
• up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job E
  Frequent
• between 34
• 66% of time E
  Continuous
• over 66% of time E
  Stamina
  Sitting
  X
  Walking
  X
  Standing
  X
  Sprinting/Running
  X
  Flexibility Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person X
  Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
  X
  Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
  X
  Reaching above the head
  X
  Reaching forward
  X
  Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For
  example: typing, data entry, etc.

)

X

Activities

Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

Hand/grip strength

X

Driving on the job

X

Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Pushing/Pulling

25 to 50 pounds

X

51 to 75 pounds X

Carrying 10 to 25 pounds X

25 to 50 pounds

X

Position Type:

Full-Time