Federal Grants and State Coordinator

Job Description

Residency Requirements: Georgia

The Federal Grants and State Coordinator oversees and is responsible for the accurate submission of federal and state reporting required under statute and regulation including submission of all collections required for state aid per-pupil funding and/or categorical funding. This position is essential to state funding. The Coordinator prepares and submits various end-of-school -ear reports and collections as required by the state. As part of the maintenance and reporting of student data to the state, the Coordinator works with the schools in the state to ensure that reports accurately reflect students’ participation in the schools’ programs

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Georgia Digital School (GDS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Georgia Digital School (GDS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Prepares and submits all compliancy, funding, and student data reports as required by state law

• Manages databases for school state reporting, state database for compliancy, and compliance cabinet for school sponsor

• Develops policies, processes, and procedures regarding state reporting, collection of information, and adherence to state guidelines

• Communicates regularly with schools to ensure they are aware of reporting requirements and information needed for reporting

• Coordinates communication and submission of necessary documents to ensure compliancy and accuracy of reports

• Attends all state trainings regarding requirements and guidance dealing with compliance and funding on an annual basis

• Coordinates communication with the various State departments and stakeholders in order to meet all state reporting deadlines

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s Degree(s) or equivalent or demonstration of necessary skills

• Three (3) years’ experience OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong knowledge of Federal and State education regulations

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to project manage, adhere to timelines and due dates, and organize data effectively;

• Strong written and verbal communication sills

• Basic knowledge of state reporting structure and laws regarding state funding’

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,); Web proficiency; Proficiency using a student information system and/or similar type of database software

• Ability to travel 10% of the time, as required for training, school-wide professional development and as needed basis

• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience with state Department of Education systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a remote position. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.