Sr Grants Program Specialist - WA Part-Time

About the role

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for: You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more. You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off. You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program. You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Supports all areas of State Pre-K grant implementation and compliance for assigned grant programs.
• Provides expertise on administrative, curriculum, and training requirements specific to the state requirements and provides informational updates on school programs to internal stakeholders.
• Ensures that grant programs adhere to LC processes, grant program guidelines, and the financial/budgetary requirements of the grantor.
• Affords assistance with other state Pre-K programs and grant-related projects, including the writing of new grants and the launch of new grant programs.
• Provides mentoring to new and existing Specialists and works closely with other LC departments to coordinate processes that support optimal grant program compliance.

Requirements

• Regular, in person attendance at designated company site is required to ensure necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision.
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and energetic with customers, co-workers, managers, and visitors.
• Promote and project a positive company image; treat others with courtesy and respect.
• Conduct school visits as required to support successful program implementation.
• Provide off-site support via telephone, conference calls, webinars, etc. as needed.
• Work with other LCG departments to use funds within the program guidelines, with a focus on providing quality for children and families while ensuring financial responsibility.
• Provide leadership and expertise to grant and field teams on implementing programs in alignment with the initiatives and requirements of both LCG and the grantor.
• Develop and maintain relationships with state regulatory agencies and Pre-K offices.
• Perform weekly school visits using the classroom observation forms to support curriculum implementation to requirements.
• Educates parents in available resources in the area served, refers families for services in the community, assists families in accessing services, and monitors services completion.
• Maintains all required records in the program’s electronic management information system in order to track status of services.
• Engages families in a process of collaborative relationship building to establish mutual trust.
• Responsible for child recruitment and maintaining enrollment in collaboration with each assigned site.
• Maintains child attendance and contacts parents regarding child’s absenteeism or other issues.
• Performs monthly audits on staff files, teacher files, and child files as required by the grant.
• Develops school/state-specific plans based on classroom observations and audits to support schools in maintaining or improving program implementation, including budget and quality requirements.
• Sets up plans to the Grant Manager at the beginning of the program year and provides regular updates including timelines for action steps to both the school/field team and Grant Manager.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with DM and school management to offer the best support for state Pre-K programs and action plans to meet highest quality in program and compliance.
• Provides regular, effective communication to the Grant Manager to support program implementation and improvement.
• Applies an understanding of financial aspects of the grant to be compliant with budget/spending and tracking requirements.
• Supports onboarding of new Grant Program Specialists in LCG state Pre-K programs in areas of financial processes, curriculum implementation and required assessments, and compliance of grant requirements.
• Leads and/or supports new grant RFP processes as needed.
• Supports the expansion of current grant programs and the launch of new grant programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, psychology, sociology, business, management focus preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in early childcare program management/grant implementation or management/accreditation management preferred.
• Prior experience working with state offices at various levels.
• Previous proven experience facilitating Pre-K programs either through direct implementation or providing support and guidance in implementation.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainly Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Supervision

Position does not have direct reports.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, psychology, sociology, business, management focus preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in early childcare program management/grant implementation or management/accreditation management preferred.
• Prior experience working with state offices at various levels.
• Previous proven experience facilitating Pre-K programs either through direct implementation or providing support and guidance in implementation.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainly Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Supervision

Position does not have direct reports.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, psychology, sociology, business, management focus preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in early childcare program management/grant implementation or management/accreditation management preferred.
• Prior experience working with state offices at various levels.
• Previous proven experience facilitating Pre-K programs either through direct implementation or providing support and guidance in implementation.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainly Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Supervision

Position does not have direct reports.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, psychology, sociology, business, management focus preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in early childcare program management/grant implementation or management/accreditation management preferred.
• Prior experience working with state offices at various levels.
• Previous proven experience facilitating Pre-K programs either through direct implementation or providing support and guidance in implementation.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainly Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Supervision

Position does not have direct reports.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, psychology, sociology, business, management focus preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in early childcare program management/grant implementation or management/accreditation management preferred.
• Prior experience working with state offices at various levels.
• Previous proven experience facilitating Pre-K programs either through direct implementation or providing support and guidance in implementation.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainly Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Supervision

Position does not have direct reports.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, psychology, sociology, business, management focus preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in early childcare program management/grant implementation or management/accreditation management preferred.
• Prior experience working with state offices at various levels.
• Previous proven experience facilitating Pre-K programs either through direct implementation or providing support and guidance in implementation.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, mainly Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Supervision

Position does not have direct reports.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, psychology, sociology, business, management focus preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in early childcare program management/grant implementation or management/accreditation management preferred.
• Prior experience working with state offices at various levels.
• Previous proven experience facilitating Pre-K programs either through direct implementation or providing support and guidance in implementation.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
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