Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleProject Coordinator, Box P12-2584/51539

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $98456 to $121360 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of P-12 Education

Office of Accountability

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess a master’s degree AND four of professional experience in an education organization working with elementary, middle, or secondary schools in the implementation of educational programs or educational grants OR four years of professional experience working with members of minority groups, economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, gender groups, and migrant students, students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care, as well as neglected and/or delinquent youth OR four years of professional experience in classroom teaching or serving as an administrator in a public school.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of P-12 Education’s Office of Accountability is seeking candidates for one Project Coordinator position in the Office of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-Funded Programs. The Office of ESSA-Funded Programs is responsible for the implementation of programs funded under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and federal stimulus acts. 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 incumbents of this position will operationalize administration, implementation, and monitoring of these federal programs in compliance with all federal statutory requirements. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with the Director of ESSA-Funded Programs, 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;
• Apply written policies and procedures for the successful administration, implementation, and oversight of the GEER and ESSER programs;
• Conduct monitoring of CARES, CRRSA and ARP Act programs to determine LEA (Local Education Agency) compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements;
• 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 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; and
• Perform other duties, as required.

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 allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. The position will require 30% statewide travel.

* Leads to a maximum salary of $121,360 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 25, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-2584/51539) 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.

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Generous 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.

Contact Information

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 ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 25, 2024 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-2584/51539) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.