Out-of-School Time; OST Grants Program Analyst

We are Hiring!

The Michigan After school Partnership (MASP) advocates for equitable systems that support and expand quality out-of-school time (OST) experiences for all youth in the state. Our values are:

• Transformative Justice – We change structural forces and systems that harm some groups while benefiting others.
• Belonging – We create environments where all MASP partners and staff feel that they are seen, heard, and valued.
• Bold Action – We use data to drive bold, creative and strategic risks to accelerate change.
• Authentic Relationships – We build relationships that are honest, transparent, respectful, and trustworthy.
• Youth Driven – We center youth in everything we do.
• Agency – We create opportunities for OST practitioners, youth, families and partners to be change makers.

Do you have strong data skills and experience supporting out-of-school time programs? We're seeking an Out-of-School Time (OST) Grant Analyst to help strengthen Michigan’s 32n OST Grants Program through data system support, grantee assistance, and effective program monitoring.

The Out-of-School Time (OST) Grants Program Analyst will serve as a contractor reporting daily to the OST Manager to support the MiLEAP-OST Grants Team detailed to the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), who are responsible for administrative implementation of the OST Grants Program funded under the State School Aid Act, Section 32n.

This position helps to implement grant competitions that meet state and federal laws and regulations and works alongside other OST Grant team members and with other MiLEAP staff to ensure department grant systems are effectively usable and functional for the field.

This is a remote position, with some travel and in-person meetings required. This role is funded through a grant and is dependent on annual grant allocations.

Data Systems Development & Management

• Contribute to the development, research, collection, consolidation, analysis, maintenance, and continuous improvement of data systems used for administrative, funding, and accountability oversight of the Out-of-School Time (OST) Grants Program, State School Aid Act, Section 32n.
• Design data collection applications, forms, and reports to support effective monitoring and reporting for the OST Grants Program.
• Follow up on concerns related to grant systems (GEMS/Nex Sys), provide appropriate technical assistance, and determine whether issues require escalation to higher-level staff.

Technical Assistance & Grantee Support

• Provide technical and logistical assistance to 32n subrecipients/grantees to strengthen the implementation of high-quality OST programs through phone support, electronic communications, virtual training, and live presentations.
• Respond to inquiries regarding functions, rules, regulations, and policies related to the OST Grants Program.

Virtual Office Operations & Communications

• Support virtual office logistics, including:
  • Proofing and copyediting written and electronic documents.
  • Filing and maintaining electronic documents, grant awards, and communication databases.
  • Assisting in the development of OST Grant Program funding and implementation reports.
  • Supporting the MiLEAP-OST team with purchases processed through MASP systems.
  • Monitoring, responding to, and coordinating communications related to the OST Grant Program (e.g., email, virtual meetings, voicemails).

Administrative & Program Support for 32n Staff

• Conduct research and analysis for special data-related projects as needed.
• Monitor changes in state and federal legislation that may impact state school aid funding.
• Develop and implement effective monitoring and accountability processes for grant funds, including associated resource and data requirements.
• Participate in creating, facilitating, monitoring, and revising presentations and stakeholder quality review activities.
• Gather data from OST Grant Program subrecipients and compile reports to document compliance with grant requirements.

Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree; all fields of study are acceptable.
• Experienced and knowledgeable of…