Arizona Department of Education

Title I Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $77,000 - $82,500 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 11/10/2024

• Under direction from the Deputy Associate Superintendent, the Director of Operational Management provides leadership and supervision for grants, contracts, and data/compliance and fiscal oversight for Academic Achievement and assigned programs within.
• This position will plan, organize, and lead in coordination with the Deputy Associate Superintendent, the unit’s vision and mission of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Consolidated for the state of Arizona as it relates to specific operational functions. The position supervises team members that facilitate grants management, project management, and data, compliance, fiscal management.
• This position will have goals aligned with other directors in Academic Achievement with a focus on the effective and efficient work of their operational domains. Performance metrics will include satisfaction of internal and external constituents, accurate and timely data submissions, and effective and efficient processes for their staff to get financial support to field when ESEA programs are implemented appropriately.
• Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.

• Coordinate and work alongside the Deputy Associate Superintendent to maintain all allocations and fiscal governance matters for all assigned granting funding sources and ensure accuracy
• Report out to internal and external stakeholders in project, grant, and program compliance and data utilization and performance. This includes but is not limited to any request and all state and federal reporting requirements
• Approve grants, program leadership as it relates to grant applications, and other areas as necessary for ESEA Consolidated programs in the State of Arizona
• Lead, collaborate, and assist in any agency initiative and project assigned
• Provide professional development to team members and constituents on effective practices and implement measures of achievements for the staff
• Plan, organize, and lead operational support directives for special education for the state of Arizona which includes but is not limited to generating guidance, implementing effective systems, and collaborating with other units or divisions to streamline processes
• Manage and oversee the data and compliance, projects, and federal grant processes for the effective implementation of initiatives under appropriate timelines

Knowledge in:
• ESEA Consolidated programs
• Management principles and practices
• Public relations
• Legislative processes
• Fiscal budgeting and management
• Data, compliance, and monitoring systems and principles
• Accounting concepts or principles
• Candidates must have experience with operational processes related to project/fiscal management, accounting, or auditing, including, but not limited to, education/experience in public administration or projects, education, or government
• Supervisory experience is required

Skills in:
• Public speaking
• Project management
• Relationship management
• Interpersonal relationships
• Group facilitation
• Advanced skill in using Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to:
• Manage strategically
• Problem solve
• Negotiate

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.