American Indian Education Aid Specialist - State Prog Admin Intermediate

About the role

The American Indian Education Aid Specialist plays a crucial role in managing application and review processes for various programs designed to support American Indian students in K-12 and postsecondary environments. Key responsibilities include managing American Indian Education Program Plans, Title VI programming, Impact Aid applications, and Ethel Curry Scholarship applications. Additionally, the position involves providing support to the Program and Compliance Monitor, analyzing data, and recommending additional programming needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review American Indian Education Program Plans
• Manage applications for the Title VI programming
• Manage applications for the Impact Aid program
• Manage the Ethel Curry Scholarship application and awards
• Provide support to the Program and Compliance Monitor in analyzing data and providing recommendations
• Focus on outreach to school districts, answering questions, and ensuring programming complies with regulations

Requirements

This position requires one (1) year of professional experience managing grant processes, American Indian Education programming/instruction, or general education programming, or three (3) years of professional experience providing administrative support duties for grant processes, American Indian Education programming/instruction, or general education programming. A bachelor's or master's degree may substitute for 1 year of professional experience.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience managing grant processes, American Indian Education programming/instruction, or general education programming
• Three (3) years of professional experience providing administrative support duties for grant processes, American Indian Education programming/instruction, or general education programming
• A bachelor's or master's degree may substitute for 1 year of professional experience

Skills

• Experience with data analysis
• Experience providing tribal consultation under ESSA
• Experience utilizing and applying American Indian statutes, laws, and policies
• Experience working with tribal governments

Benefits

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Schedule

The American Indian Education Aid Specialist works a standard full-time schedule, typically Monday through Friday.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $25.67 - $37.26 per hour, with an annual salary range of $53,598 - $77,798.