University of South Florida · 22 hours ago
Program Development Specialist
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university dedicated to enhancing education and community engagement. The Program Development Specialist will provide support and guidance for 21st Century Community Learning Centers across Florida, focusing on grant management, compliance, and program evaluation to improve educational services for students.
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Responsibilities
Reviews 21st CCLC application including program plan, budget and other documents and provides support and guidance to 21st CCLC sub recipients to ensure the applications are in approvable form as per federal and state requirements
Assists sub recipients in achieving and maintaining compliance with federal and state rules and regulations by providing technical assistance, sample process and forms, trainings and other items as appropriate
Assists sub recipients in other grant management activities such as amendments to the sub grant agreement, submitting documentation to support the delivery of services, reports and other as needed
Participates in planning conversations regarding the 21st CCLC administrative activities, statewide trends, sub recipient needs, success and challenges and other topics, as needed
Travels to provide training and technical assistance, conducts site visits to gauge the quality of the programs, review their processes and provide technical assistance and guidance as needed to improve program quality and compliance including participation in meetings
Presents professional learning courses to sub recipients, 21st CCLC staff and other stakeholders on topics such as 21st CCLC programming, quality initiatives, academic instruction, enrichment activities, grants management and others
Uses adult learning strategies and other inquiry-based activities to ensure participant engagement, understanding of content and application of material learned in order to run successful programming
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two (2) years of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program
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Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Education, Adult Education, or related field from accredited university and/or minimum of 3 years professional training experience, or Masters in same fields with 2 years professional training experience
Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and able to adapt professional learning opportunities to changing environments and sub recipient needs
Exhibits ability to collaborate with sub recipients to develop supportive relationships
Exhibits excellent writing, proofreading, organization, communication and technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of, and experience with contracts and grants compliance
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, related policies, processes, principles and practices
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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