Grantee Specialist Manager - Region 9 - *Please apply if you live in AZ, CA,or NV

STGi is currently seeking a Grantee Specialist Manager to support our Head Start Training and Technical Assistance team. The Grantee Specialist Manager (GSM) MUST work remotely and reside in AZ, CA, or NV.

JOB SUMMARY: The Grantee Specialist Manager (GSM) has a strong program design and management background to support our Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team in Region IX. The Grantee Specialist Manager (GSM) implements a comprehensive system of quality assurance for training and technical assistance to grant recipients and contract deliverables related to the work of Grantee Specialists (GS). The GSM works closely with the Regional Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator (RTTAC) and the Regional /Area Office leadership on short, intermediate, and long-term planning in accordance with Office of Head Start (OHS) priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance for TTA to HS/EHS recipients and contract deliverables related to the work of Grantee Specialists (GS).

  
  

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  Provides effective and timely ongoing supervision and coaching to GS to ensure the provision of high-quality training and technical assistance.

  
  

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  Develops and implements professional development for GS to increase their capability to deliver TA that increases program capacity, supports grant recipients in developing strong management systems, strengthens grant recipients corrective action efforts and data aggregation and analysis.

  
  

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  Review recipient TTA reports for accuracy and ensure TTA reports are submitted by the due dates outlined in the Schedule of Deliverables.

  
  

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  Communicates with Regional/Area Office staff to ensure coordinated support, messaging, and prioritization of technical assistance to grant recipients with monitoring findings, management system concerns, under-enrollment and other risk factors identified by the Regional or Area Office.

  
  

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  Conducts at least two field observations of the GS in each performance period to assess the quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs as described in the Schedule of Deliverables.

  
  

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  Implement a process for using, reporting and presenting TTA data to inform and improve the quality and responsiveness of grant specialists TTA services and improve coordination with state, regional and national priorities, and other early childhood TTA systems, as directed by the region.

  
  

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  Review and approve Monthly Travel Plans for assigned GS

  
  

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  Participate in national, regional, and state work groups and meetings as directed by OHS COR

  
  

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  Provides direct TTA to grant recipients, as requested by the Regional or Area Office.

  
  

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  Supports emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

  
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

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  Understanding and knowledge of the process involved in developing a Quality Improvement Plan.

  
  

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  Familiarity with theImproving School Readiness for Head Start Act of 2007, Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, OHS Monitoring Protocols and processes, and knowledge ofHead Start Program Performance Standards and Other Regulations as they apply to all facets of early childhood education, family engagement, management & fiscal systems, collaboration, and professional development.

  
  

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  Ability to develop, train, and provide presentations to individuals, small and large groups

  
  

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  Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

  
  

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  Sustained concentration and attention to detail and accuracy.

  
  

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  Ability to prioritize and manage workload and deadlines.

  
  

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  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  
  

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  Flexibility to work on-site with grant recipients for periods of time.

  
  

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  Ability to work remotely and in the office as directed by the Regional or Area Office

  
  

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  Valid Driver License and access to transportation.

  
  

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  A minimum of seven years of experience that includes at least three years with the provision of technical assistance to HS/EHS programs related to management and fiscal systems

  
  

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  A minimum of three to five years of progressive supervisory/management experience with a preference for experience managing remote-located staff teams.

  
  

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  Demonstrated experience in coaching staff.

  
  

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  Experience developing, implementing, and managing quality assurance systems

  
  

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  Experience using data to inform decision making

  
  

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  Experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to a wide range of audiences using a variety of formats to include virtual.

  
  

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  Demonstrated experience communicating, both orally and in writing, with the ability to adapt to different sizes and types of audiences

  
  

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  Intermediate to advanced level experience with recent versions of Microsoft Suite, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer; ability to use current webinar technology and audio conferencing.