NY HELP No Agency Education Department, State Title Project Coordinator, Box P12-2555/51574 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $109250 to $134178 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 30% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Office of Education Policy Office of Accountability City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a master’s degree and five years of professional experience in 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 five years of professional experience working with at-risk youth including homeless students, neglected youth, and/or delinquent youth; or five years of professional experience teaching or serving as an administrator in a public school. Three years of this experience must have been at the supervisory level; or one year of the experience must have been at a managerial level. Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking a candidate for a Project Coordinator position in the Office of Accountability's Office of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-Funded Programs. This Office is responsible for the implementation of programs funded under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). 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. Under the general supervision of the Education Program Manager (EPM), the incumbent of this position will be responsible for oversight and administration of federal ESEA funds for New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Collaborate with the EPM, 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; Update and apply written policies and procedures for the successful administration, implementation, and oversight of the GEER and ESSER programs; Oversight and conduct monitoring of CARES, CRRSA and ARP Act programs to determine LEA (Local Education Agency) compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements; Maintain and 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 Coordinators and 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; Work in collaboration with staff of the Grants Management Unit to ensure an efficient system for processing CARES, CRRSA and ARP Act grants; Supervise staff responsible for the review and tracking of CARES, CRRSA and ARP Act grants and completion programs monitoring reports; and Undertake special assignments, as assigned. Additional Comments 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. This position will require frequent, statewide travel. Leads to a maximum salary of $134,178 based on annual performance advances. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 5, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-2555/51574) of the position 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. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 5, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-2555/51574) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
