Director of Federal Programs

Title: Director of Federal Programs

State Role Title: Education Administrator III

Hiring Range: Average salary $125,000; Exact salary will be commensurate based on qualifications and experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: VDOE James Monroe Building

Agency Website: www.doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and direction to the Office of Federal Programs which includes primary responsibility for the state's administration and implementation of federal programs under the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965, as amended. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supporting the creation of division academic strategic plans with an aligned budget; ensuring teaching and learning best practices along with the state's academic strategy are embedded with division planning and budgeting; providing technical expertise and customer service to school divisions on the completion of fiscal year applications for federal funds; facilitating Federal Programs policy development and implementation; and providing direction for staff in the Office of Federal Programs.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position has been designated to file an annual Statement of Economic Interests form.

Minimum Qualifications

- Considerable knowledge as an educator and school or division leader.

- Considerable knowledge of resource allocations, budgets, and project management.

- Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal government policies and procedures.

- Considerable knowledge of instructional best practices, service delivery models and research methods.

- Considerable knowledge of federally-funded education programs.

- Demonstrated skills in effective written and oral communication.

- Demonstrated skills and abilities to define and apply problem solving techniques to complex education issues.

- Demonstrated skills and abilities to set schedules and timelines for subordinate staff of professionals.

- Demonstrated skills and abilities to use personal computer and productivity software applications, including word processing, databases and spreadsheets.

- Proficiency in managing multiple projects and their associated budgets at the same time.

Additional Considerations

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in Education Administration or relevant discipline.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position has been designated as requiring you to disclose your financial interests. Financial interests shall be disclosed as a condition of employment and thereafter as required. The mechanism you will use to disclose these interests is called Statement of Economic Interests.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: