Program Manager, Full Service Community Schools

Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability. At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we’ve worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success.

This is a key full-time position with Partners for Rural Impact supporting the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grant in Martin County. Reporting to the Project Director, the Program Manager (PM) provides operational leadership for the day-to-day implementation of grant-funded initiatives, ensuring high-quality program execution, effective staff supervision, compliance with grant requirements, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration with schools and community partners.

The Program Manager oversees assigned program activities to ensure alignment with grant objectives, project timelines, performance expectations, and the Full-Service Community Schools model. This role fosters a culture of accountability, data-informed decision-making, and operational excellence while supporting the successful implementation of services that improve outcomes for students, families, schools, and communities.

The Program Manager dedicates 100% of their time to Full-Service Community Schools grant activities and serves in a year-round capacity. This position leads and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the Project Director in ensuring accountability for grant management, including financial, programmatic, and compliance requirements
• Manage assigned components of the project, ensuring alignment with timelines, deliverables, and overall objectives
• Monitor implementation progress, identify potential risks or barriers, and recommend solutions to support successful project execution

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to project staff, supporting the effective development, implementation, and evaluation of program activities
• Guide staff in program planning and execution to ensure effective implementation and achievement of program goals
• Provide oversight and support to ensure consistent implementation of the Full-Service Community Schools model across assigned school sites
• Collaborate with PRI staff to design training materials and deliver training that supports implementation of the community school model

• Assist in ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines and all applicable federal legislation and regulations
• Support grant financial management processes by assisting with the collection of supporting documentation, program reporting, and activities that help maintain fiscal integrity
• Ensure the program operates in a fiscally responsible manner, maximizing the effective use of resources
• Monitor documentation and record-keeping practices, recommending process improvements that strengthen operational efficiency, accountability, and compliance

• Lead continuous improvement efforts by monitoring performance, identifying trends, and recommending program and operational adjustments
• Oversee and support data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making and refine program operations
• Monitor implementation across assigned program areas, using performance data to identify challenges, share best practices, and improve service delivery

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders to support successful program implementation
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