Federal Grants Specialist

Date Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Requisition ID: 442916

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE):

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

• Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student

• Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators

• Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support

  Salary:

  This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

  Role Overview:

  The Federal Grants Specialist provides extensive support, professional development, and guidance regarding federal and state grants to ensure that both the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) meet federal and state legal requirements regarding various federal and state grants, which may include Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Charter School Program, RLIS, 21st Century and School Improvements Grants. The Federal Grants Specialist will develop and update new guidance documents for members of the field to use. The position serves as the liaison for assigned districts while working collaboratively with other divisions to provide a system of support for ensuring high-quality education to students and successful grant implementation.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Manage the appropriate grants including the formula or competitive grant process, monitoring and reporting for assigned cohorts of LEAs.

• Participate with a team of Specialists for onsite monitoring of LEAs and schools to monitor the appropriateness of grant implementation.

• Develop monitoring reports with required actions for LEAs, including follow-up resolution.

• Review and approve LEA documents for desktop monitoring to ensure compliance.

• Collect reports from LEAs and develop, record, and report data collection results related to assigned federal and state grants.

• Assist in providing technical assistance and professional development to grantees.

• Cross-train other grant specialists on reviewing state and/or federal grants and any applicable monitoring and reporting protocols associated with such grants.

• Keep current with research regarding best practices and updates in legislation on federal and state law relating to grants.

  The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.

• Two or more years of successful education-related job experience.

• Extensive knowledge of the IDOE's philosophy, goals, objectives, theories, mission, programs, functions, and organizational structure.

• Experience working directly with children, teachers, and/or families in one or more of the following areas: program coordination, professional development facilitation, or training.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Technology skills required (at a minimum: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment following the analysis of information.

• Ability to present a professional demeanor when representing the Title Grants and Support division within the IDOE and at the LEA level.

• Ability to develop, plan, administer, manage, and organize complex programs and activities.

• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish assignments.

• Prompt, reliable, pleasant, professional appearance and demeanor.

• Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, to meet the needs of schools and districts.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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