Federal Programs Coordinator

Federal Programs Coordinator

Lexington City Schools Central Office - Lexington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5878314

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Under limited supervision, employee performs a wide variety of administrative duties in support of the Chief Academic office. Responsible for a broad range of high volume, complex communications, financial recordkeeping and tracking, and correspondence. Actions are guided and directed by Lexington City Schools’ policies, North Carolina General Statutes, and administrative procedures. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of resourcefulness, confidentiality, good judgment, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and prioritization.

The employee is expected to analyze and solve problems independently or consult with a higher authority on matters that have the potential for wide reaching impact in the district.

• Provides stellar customer service to all stakeholders who interact with the department and LCS
• Enters and places all orders all federal budgets and amendments (including amazon)
• Monitors (with supervisor) Title 1(PRC-50)/ Title 4(PRC-108) - ensures line item in budgets are not overspent, and that payroll is being paid correctly to corresponding budget
• Keeps current (with supervisor) on all Title I and Title 4 updates
• Coordinates federal audits
• Serves as district liaison (with Supervisor) for Jacket Academic Booster Club
• Serves as the administrative coordinator of all academic competitions (K-5)
• Handles administrative duties pertaining to curriculum (e.g. tests copied)
• Updates and distributes various school and central office forms
• Assists with all district special events, curriculum and community events
• Updates Procedure manuals and other resources regularly
• Helps coordinate Title 1 supervisory committee with supervisor
• Coordinates with companies supplying online learning platforms for LCS
• Assists finance with purchase orders and central office staff with budget codes
• Serves as backup for Central Office Receptionist
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CAO and Superintendent

• Considerable knowledge of the operations and activities of the department
• Thorough knowledge of board policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• General knowledge of bookkeeping
• Considerable knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail and file maintenance programs
• Ability to generate correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports independently
• Ability to interact and deal with the public and employees in a professional manner
• Ability to perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Ability to sort and distribute documents
• Ability to maintain confidential information and use discretion and good judgment
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop standard reports from those records
• Ability to learn, interpret and explain policies, regulations and programs
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to perform under stress and assist others in stressful and/or emergency situations

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field
• Three (3) years of experience with financial recordkeeping (monitoring budgets, purchase orders, general accounting, etc.)
• Three (3) years of experience with coordinating and/or managing projects
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides…