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MiLEAP-OST Project Specialist (Grant-Funded, 9-Month Temporary Position)
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Mar 2025
💰 $50,000/yr($41,000/yr – $50,000/yr)
About the role
Position Title:
MiLEAP-OST Project Specialist (Grant-Funded, 9-Month Temporary Position)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
• This 9-month temporary position requires strong program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and grant management skills to support educational programming and ensure effective collaboration with school and community partners.
• The anticipated start date for this position is April of 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Position Type: Staff Required Education: • Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, or a related field. Required Work Experience: • Minimum of 2 years full-time of experience in program coordination, grant management, or a related area. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.
• Experience collaborating with educational institutions, community organizations, or similar entities. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
• Experience in K-12 educational programming or out-of-school time initiatives.
• Familiarity with Michigan’s educational policies and grant-funded programs. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary liaison for the MiLEAP-OST Grant at Ferris State University.
• Ensure full compliance with grant regulations, reporting requirements, and budget management in alignment with MiLEAP guidelines.
• Monitor and track grant expenditures and working closely with university finance staff to manage budgets.
• Oversee invoice processing and partner reimbursement tracking.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school districts, community organizations, and grant partners.
• Operates university motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties.
• Facilitate bi-monthly virtual meetings with partners to review progress, assess needs, and align strategies.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts related to MiLEAP-OST initiatives.
• Collaborate with grant partners to track student enrollment, attendance, and required reporting.
• Ensure partners are meeting grant objectives and educational goals.
• Provide guidance and administrative support for the delivery of out-of-school programming.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to measure program effectiveness and student impact.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Director of FerrisNow Programming.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Required Documents:
41900 - Trnsf & Secondary Partnerships
Advertised Salary: $41,000 - $50,000. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA: Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Temporary Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 9 Month At Will/Just Cause: At Will Summary of Position: • The MiLEAP-OST Project Specialist will oversee the implementation of the MiLEAP-OST Grant at Ferris State University, ensuring that all grant-funded initiatives meet compliance requirements and provide high-quality learning opportunities in mathematics, reading, and science.• This 9-month temporary position requires strong program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and grant management skills to support educational programming and ensure effective collaboration with school and community partners.
• The anticipated start date for this position is April of 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. Position Type: Staff Required Education: • Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, or a related field. Required Work Experience: • Minimum of 2 years full-time of experience in program coordination, grant management, or a related area. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.
• Experience collaborating with educational institutions, community organizations, or similar entities. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Carrying
- Sitting
- Driving
• Experience in K-12 educational programming or out-of-school time initiatives.
• Familiarity with Michigan’s educational policies and grant-funded programs. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary liaison for the MiLEAP-OST Grant at Ferris State University.
• Ensure full compliance with grant regulations, reporting requirements, and budget management in alignment with MiLEAP guidelines.
• Monitor and track grant expenditures and working closely with university finance staff to manage budgets.
• Oversee invoice processing and partner reimbursement tracking.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school districts, community organizations, and grant partners.
• Operates university motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties.
• Facilitate bi-monthly virtual meetings with partners to review progress, assess needs, and align strategies.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts related to MiLEAP-OST initiatives.
• Collaborate with grant partners to track student enrollment, attendance, and required reporting.
• Ensure partners are meeting grant objectives and educational goals.
• Provide guidance and administrative support for the delivery of out-of-school programming.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to measure program effectiveness and student impact.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Director of FerrisNow Programming.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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