PERKINS COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST - 63993

Executive Service

Job Overview:

The Perkins Monitoring Specialist performs multiple roles related to delivery management, daily operations, special projects, and communications development related to Perkins V Results-Based Monitoring; Focus Monitoring; Size, Scope, and Quality Indicator Compliance Reviews, and other related monitoring tasks. FPO is committed to providing excellent support and service to LEAs and other stakeholders in the effective implementation of federal education programs designed to prepare students for postsecondary and career success. The ideal candidate is committed to working collaboratively with internal and external partners, providing support to staff regarding monitoring processes, conducting in-person and virtual monitoring reviews, communicating clearly with all stakeholders, providing consistent and timely feedback, and focusing on what is best for the students of Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update, develop, and review internal and external Perkins-related monitoring processes and procedures.
• Maintain and update department guides and manuals.
• Develop and edit memos, blurbs, presentations, manuals, guidance, and other resources to provide technical assistance to LEAs
• Provide internal professional development to staff on updated Perkins V compliance requirements, offer feedback to strengthen processes, and communicate opportunities to collaborate with other staff members when recognized.
• Respond to communications and requests (via email or phone) in a timely and professional manner.
• Attend assigned monitoring events and professional development opportunities related to Federal Programs and Oversight and Perkins V.
• Assist with committees, such as risk analysis, monitoring, and related events. Learn, manage, and communicate regarding user access and common questions for the States online grants management system.
• Maintain trend analysis for Perkins related monitoring processes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with three to six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelors degree (minimum) in relevant field

Required Experience:

Experience with grant management or related budget work Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote) Very strong planning, organizational, and project management skills Strong oral and exceptional written communication skills Travel is required; must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Submit detailed weekly reports and frequently updated project plans. Ability to access and present information to internal staff and agency senior leaders. Ability to work independently and to prioritize workload; ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and have excellent time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Comfortable with new technologies and proven ability to acquire knowledge of new systems in a short period of time.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.