Broadband Program Coordinator

Description

State of Idaho

Office of the State Board of Education

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

About the Agency: The Idaho State Board of Education (Board) is established in the Idaho Constitution for the "general supervision of the state educational institutions and public school system." State law charges the Board with the general supervision, governance and control of public schools and postsecondary institutions, including community colleges. The Board is comprised of eight members: seven appointed by the Governor, as well as the statewide elected superintendent of public instruction.

The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) is charged with providing professional staff support to the Board and implementing the Board’s policies, programs, and initiatives.

Summary:

The Broadband Program Coordinator is responsible for facilitating Idaho’s K-12 broadband funding program and E-Rate support under the Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE). This role ensures that Idaho’s broadband program is implemented in accordance with state law under the oversight of the Education Opportunity Resource Committee (EORC) and the Broadband Program Manager. This role works closely with LEA staff in providing ongoing training, guidance, and support in accessing federal and state broadband funding.

This position collaborates with external stakeholders, including agency partners and peers from other states, to align related broadband initiatives. This role may also interact with federal E-Rate administrative staff from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC).

Responsibilities:

• Recommend, maintain, and follow program policies and procedures.
• Administer program budgets and ensure appropriate internal controls throughout the reimbursement process.
• Monitor funding commitments and ensure appropriate distribution of funds.
• Develop and deliver training resources for LEAs.
• Directly support LEA staff with broadband and related services guidance.
• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and program impact.
• Work with agency finance team on reimbursements, invoicing, and reporting.
• Maintain and collect all data and documentation necessary to administer program.

Collaborate and communicate with external stakeholders:

• Provide staff support to the Education Opportunity Resource Committee.
• Coordinate with other state agency staff to ensure program alignment with related initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Internet Service Providers and relevant 3rd party organizations.
• Provide data and reports as requested and required.

Administer the state’s K-12 E-Rate responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of E-Rate program requirements and processes.
• Monitor E-Rate Program requirements, goals, and timelines.
• Provide information to FCC and USAC as needed to support LEAs.
• Provide training and guidance to LEAs on E-Rate.
• Perform tasks as delegated by Program Manager.

Working Conditions &

Physical Requirements:

• Office, which could include travel between office spaces or buildings, depending on where employees are physically located.
• Primarily a day shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday), however some weekend or after-hours support may be required.
• This position travels 5%-10% of the year, primarily within Idaho to conduct outreach, training, and to Washington DC for program development and training.

Physical Requirements:

• Approximately 90%…