State and Federal Programs Consultant

About the role

You will offer leadership, professional development, consulting services, resource creation, and technical support to local school districts, public school academies, and community partners in Oakland County, focusing on State and Federal Programs. You will support districts in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, and strengthening systems that improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and support to local districts, educators, community partners, and families in State and Federal Programs in Oakland County.
• Leads local, regional, and statewide projects/initiatives in service of local districts, educators, community partners, and families.
• Designs and conducts professional learning opportunities for local districts, educators, community partners, and families.
• Serves as a liaison to external agencies such as the Michigan Department of Education, universities, and professional organizations.
• Works within the assigned team to identify, design, manage, assess, and evaluate products and services.
• Maintains knowledge of current research, leading-edge developments, and legal mandates related to State and Federal Programs.
• Facilitates the Oakland Equitable Services Collaborative by conducting outreach, compiling data, and providing professional learning and technical assistance to district and private school leaders, ensuring equitable private school participation in federal programs.
• Builds leadership capacity among educators in the county in State and Federal Programs.
• Creates and oversees the development of resources and services for educators.
• Composes grant proposals and manages resultant grants according to outlined grant expectations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher with a focus in Education or Finance/Business.
• Two to five years of experience in K-12 State and Federal Programs.
• Five or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Understanding of educational systems, legal issues, policies, research, and trends in State and Federal Programs.
• Ability to properly utilize technology necessary for conducting professional learning and work productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience fostering a culture of excellence where team development directly translates into measurable, high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to facilitate challenging dialogues and provide direct, actionable feedback to drive performance and team cohesion.
• Experience with community engagement or service delivery in under-resourced settings.
• Detailed knowledge of various district improvement models and their application in diverse educational settings.
• Experience with identifying systemic gaps through data-driven assessments and leading the implementation of lasting solutions.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of federal and state education regulations.

Benefits

• Pension Plan.
• Full Health Coverage.
• Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Professional Learning.
• Flexible Vacation Time.

Pay

$102,988 - $119,435 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $128,618 after employment with Oakland Schools. Exempt position / 12-month work year.

Schedule

Exempt position / 12-month work year.

Why Work for OS?

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:

• Pension Plan.
• Full Health Coverage.
• Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Professional Learning.
• Flexible Vacation Time.

Who We Are

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC).

How to Apply

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application click the position title below: State and Federal Programs Consultant.

Position Deadline

Applications will be accepted until July 20, 2026, or until filled. Note: Interested candidates must be available to interview on August 6, 2026.