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Oakland Schools Early Childhood GSRP Implementation Specialist in Waterford, Michigan
Early Childhood GSRP Implementation Specialist
IN THIS ROLE:
You will receive, process, and verify data from families and/or Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP) subrecipients to ensure alignment with relevant rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and timelines. Maintain accuracy of data and information to meet mandated requirements of Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Oakland Schools, and other stakeholders in regard to the early childhood grant.
WHAT WE NEED:
- Respond to inquiries and requests for child, family, and/or program level information for GSRP. Analyze and manage information needed from GSRP participants/subrecipients for enrollment, program allocations, service plans, and fact sheets required by MDE. Conduct information screening process to determine if additional data is needed to meet Oakland Schools or MDE compliance requirements. Triage and disseminate information according to the Oakland Schools GSRP flowchart.
- Provide education, support, technical assistance, and coordination regarding GSRP program requirements to stakeholder agencies which include, local education agencies, Public School Academies, Community-Based Organizations, Early Care and Education partners, and others to increase efficiency and reduce duplication while meeting Federal, State, and local guidelines/timelines.
- Review reports and/or documents from grant funders and/or regulatory agencies to identify findings of non-compliance and/or disciplinary actions. Initiate actions to correct significant variances, as necessary. Assist program administration in developing systems to meet, document, and store GSRP requirements efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain databases and generate/analyze data and/or reports from subrecipients. Develop and maintain a secure and confidential process for all activities, including the storage of referrals, requests, documents, emails, etc.
- Conduct GSRP presentations to internal and external stakeholder groups as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, human services, psychology, social work, community programs, business administration or equivalent.
- Three or more years' relevant experience with project management, fiscal monitoring, grant management, or program planning.
- Prior experience working in GSRP strongly preferred.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Internet based software.
- Ability to properly operate required office equipment such as a personal computer, fax machine, copier and the like.
SALARY DETAILS:
$53,885 - $62,491 based on experience, with a potential of earning up to $67,296 Annually / Exempt Position / 12-month work year
WHY WORK FOR OS?
Oakland Schools offers a great benefits package for our employees! What we provide includes:
The opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help ensure your financial security
Quality health insurance, dental, and vision plans
Generous vacation and leave time so you can have a healthy work-life balance
OS-paid coverage for life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff and dependents
The opportunity to buy optional health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), pet insurance, legal insurance, college savings plans, and tax-sheltered annuity (TSA) plans
This position may be eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designat