PROGRAM PROJECT SPECIALIST I - TITLE I
Job description
- This position will provide administrative support to the Educator and School Excellence Unit, a unit responsible for the oversight and management of the ESEA consolidated grant application (Title I, Title II, Title IV-A, Title I-D, Title V-B). This is a high-energy position that requires organization, forethought and excellent communication skills.
- In-state travel is required for this position.
- Provide administrative support in word processing, excel data bases, professional development management, travel, procurement, federal and state reporting, database management, and research to assigned Director and Program Services staff
- Assist in the planning and management of numerous conferences, meetings and educational seminars
- Manage projects (such as web pages, conference admin (registration, procurement, record keeping) and materials, etc. as assigned
- Collect, analyze, compile, develop, and maintain data for reports and documents
- Responsible for special projects such as email distribution lists, coordinating messages for staff, organizing and preparing staff travel
- Provide administrative support in word processing, excel data bases, professional development management
- Develop and/or modify forms, documents, budgets, and requisitions to improve the unit’s effectiveness
- Participate in professional development activities, i.e., training classes, seminars on the job, staff training and sharing
- Procurement and purchase order processes
- Arranging in-state and/or out-of-state travel
- English grammar and punctuation
- Preparation of contract, grants, and other agreements
- Teamwork
- Task management
- Written and oral communication skills for a business environment
- Web based communication skills
- Note taking and interpretation of notes
- Proofreading skills
- Excellent computer skills in word process, data management, and document preparation (graphics, publishing, and presentation programs)
- Detail oriented
- Advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Plan coordinate, analyze and establish priorities
- Develop effective operating procedures
- Manage projects
- Analyze data and various reports
- Follow instructions
- Work independently
- Work in a team and contribute to the outcomes
- Position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
- Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation
- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Tuition reimbursement program available for education/professional development advancement
- Top ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
- Deferred compensation plan
- Accrued sick leave and vacation leave
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Wellness plans
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.
The Arizona Department of Education is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADE Human Resources office at (602) 542-3186 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesGroup@azed.gov.
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