Educational and Support Manager

Join the Department of Public Instruction's Office of Educational Opportunity & Support, where we work to enhance student achievement by providing leadership and technical assistance to schools and districts.
Educational Opportunity and Support Manager plays a key role in overseeing statewide implementation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program, known as Title IV-B. This role ensures high-quality expanded learning opportunities for students and families, supports local subgrantees, maintains compliance with federal and state requirements, and advances the state's vision for effective out-of-school time programming. The Educational Opportunity and Support Manager works closely with school districts, community partners, and other state-level education initiatives.

This position requires strong leadership, analytical, and program management skills. The ideal candidate will excel in program oversight, compliance monitoring, and cross-agency collaboration.

• Oversee the administration of the state's Title IV, Part B programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective implementation at the state and district levels to facilitate high-quality out-of-school time programming.
• Lead the development and execution of program strategies while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program impact.
• Lead statewide strategies that strengthen program quality, student engagement, academic support, youth development, and family involvement.
• Work with a state evaluator to analyze program performance and evaluate data to support continuous improvement and outcomes reporting.
• Review, analyze, and interpret federal Title IV, Part B program regulations and policies.
• Develop written guidance and deliver technical assistance to school and district leaders on topics such as best practices, fiscal management, goals and objectives, and research.
• Provide on-site and desk monitoring of federal regulations, effectiveness of activities and use of funds for activities and requirements.
• Deliver oral presentations at statewide meetings/workshops and attend national USED meetings to report information back to state personnel.
• Engage with federal program officers and/or technical assistance centers.
• Oversee efficient, timely, and clean data entry into federal and state databases.
• Carry out other federal and state program initiatives as directed by the State Superintendent and legislative action

• Master's degree in a field related to the position and three years of professional-level work experience in an educational setting. Or
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position and five years of professional-level work experience in an educational setting.

• Knowledge of federal and state education laws, policies, and programs.
• Experience working with state and federal programs, specifically those dealing with education initiatives.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in youth development, expanded learning, family engagement, and college and career readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including school administrators, educators, and other agency/state officials.

Hiring Range: $80,000-$90,000/annually depending on experience, plus full state benefit package

Location: Onsite at the State Capitol in Bismarck, ND. This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days a week upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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• A criminal background check is required for the selected candidate.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (No…