Project Assistant, Box P12-2604/51533
About the position Responsibilities • Collaborate with the Director of ESSA-Funded Programs and other stakeholders to ensure successful program administration and monitoring. • Facilitate communication among internal and external grant stakeholders. • Implement policies and procedures for the administration and oversight of GEER and ESSER programs. • Contribute to the preparation of LEA application forms and review protocols. • Assist in the preparation of monitoring forms and review protocols for grant oversight. • Develop data collection tools for reporting elements required by the USDE. • Track LEA budgets and amendments under supervision. • Conduct monitoring of CARES Act programs for LEA compliance. • Provide technical assistance to LEAs regarding grant implementation. • Contribute to the development of technical assistance resources such as guidance documents and webinars. • Assist LEAs in preparing and completing their grant applications. • Perform other duties as required. Requirements • Master's degree AND two years of professional experience in an education agency or organization, working with at-risk youth, or teaching/administration in a public school. Benefits • 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 for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities. • Affordable health insurance programs for employees and dependents. • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. • Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match. • NYS Deferred Compensation and 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. • Paid Parental Leave and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). • Opportunities for telecommuting. • Eligibility for various life insurance options. Apply tot his job