THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. North Slope Borough School District
Vacancy Information Location/Site: North Slope Borough School District Posted Date: 03/25/2023 Closing Date: Until Filled
This position may be required to complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening. Information
Position: Federal Program Coordinator Reports to: Assistant Superintendent Supervisory: No Classification: Certified or Classified Safety Sensitive: No Range: Coordinator Grade Minimum: $114,335 Work Year: Year Round FLSA Exempt: Yes Location: Utqiagvik Revised 3/24/2023

Summary or Purpose
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of US and Alaska Department of Education policy directions and
related federal and state grant programs. Apply for appropriate educationally related grants and
provide the management of district grants including compliance aspects of the uniform
administrative regulations, cost principals and audit requirements. Gather required accountability
data. Anticipate accurately and prepare for future auxiliary programmatic needs. Work to broaden
NSBSD relationships with foundations and increase private sector partnerships.

Qualification/Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience:
\xe2\x80\xa2 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree preferred.

• Grant management/writing experience. Grants Mgt. Certification preferred.

• Three years experience in an educational setting preferred, Alaska experience preferred.

• Experience with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit

Requirements for Federal Awards and/or state grant regulations preferred.

• Working knowledge of general office technology.

• Accounting/budget experience; preferred

• Cultural awareness, sensitivity and the knowledge of the culture required.
  

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Monitor foundation, federal and state grant information websites regularly, and disseminate
prominent information across the district. Write and compile grant application packets, formulate budgets, obtain all required forms and
adhere to deadlines. Be familiar with e-grants procedures. Ability to conceptualize approach to
a specific grant for educational purposes and then develops the grant application in an efficient
and timely manner. Researches, identifies, and applies for/secures grant opportunities that meet the District\xe2\x80\x99s needs
and are consistent with the District\xe2\x80\x99s mission, goals, and strategic plan. Ability to perform a CFDA search, locate and download RFPs, determine applicable regulations
and circulars and consult Federal Register announcements. Monitor fiscal and programmatic compliance of grant or contract language against federal and
state regulations. Implement administrative controls to comply with federal and state audits. Monitor grant expenditures, provide program(s) oversight, and keep District Administration
informed with regard to grant-related information of importance. Maintain regular and on-going contact with appropriate federal and state grants program
managers and fiscal administrators. Work with department managers to compile and submit in a
timely manner all required compliance reports and data. Work with North Slope Borough Grants Department for any grant funding opportunities to meet
School District needs. Make contacts with foundations and potential private sector partners, develop relationships with
these entities, and pursue non-traditional funding opportunities. Develop useful applications and
innovative approaches with both foundations and private sector partners. Work with department leaders, regional federal programs oversight committee, and NSB School
Board to coordinate supplemental programs. Participate in district administrative and management meetings when requested. Prepare (or oversee preparation) of needed budget revisions, extension documents, surveys
and other necessary paperwork as required for proper administration of each grant, foundation,
or private sector partnership program. Work with grant writers as needed and monitor new grant possibilities as to pertinence with
regard to the district\xe2\x80\x99s educational goals and needs. Write grants as required, including the ability to synthesis information and deploy it into the
requisite application process for grants, foundations, or private sector partnerships. Work in collaboration with building principals and directors to ensure the implementation, data
collection, and reporting requirements. Schedule and attend trainings to complete applications and revisions in the Alaska Grants
Management System, G5, and other online application systems. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The
employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This job description is not an employment agreement between the North Slope Borough
School District; and the employee and is subject to change by the District as the needs of the District and requirements of the job change.