Job Title: Director of Federal Programs & Staffing
Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer
Dept./School: Human Resources
Duty Days: 226
Pay Grade: AP8
Updated: May 2023
Primary Purpose:
Coordinate the district federal programs. Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate federal programs.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Knowledge of federal program rules and regulations
- Ability to interpret data
- Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
- Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Experience in federal program management preferred
- HR or Recruitment experience preferred
- 3 years teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Recruitment
- Work with principals and supervisors to recruit, screen and identify personnel for all assignments.
- Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies. Analyze results annually and make changes as needed.
- Identify optimum recruiting opportunities and represent the district at key recruiting fairs and events.
- Develop and maintain active relationships with college and university career teacher preparation officials and placement offices, Regional Education Service Center staff, professional associations, and other recruiting resource organizations.
- Coordinate the assignment of student teachers and staff from educator preparation programs.
- Plan and coordinate annual district teacher job fair or participate in planning of regional job fair.
Employment
- Oversee the employment application and screening process, monitor for effectiveness, and make recommendations for changes as needed.
- Administer the employee transfer process.
Other
- Assist with compiling and reporting projections of staffing needs.
- Compile, maintain, and file related reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Program Management
- Evaluate all federal legislation, projects, and programs for grant, entitlement, and allocation opportunities relevant to the needs of the district and make recommendations regarding participation.
- Participate in the drafting of project proposals and reports, including the writing and development of program goals, objectives, and budget for federal/special funding of programs including preparing and submitting standard applications for federal funds to Texas Education Agency (TEA).
- Serve as liaison between school and other agencies on joint projects that are federally funded.
- Monitor grant-funded programs and their expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines and ensure that programs are cost effective and managed wisely.
- Advise superintendent or designated administrator of the financial and administrative impact on the district of current and impending legislation.
- Develop and implement a continuing evaluation of federal/special programs and implement changes based on the findings.
- Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including mandatory financial reports to TEA.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Social Worker
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.