Grants Program Specialist

Grants Program Specialist

The Instruction, Leadership and Innovation Division is now accepting applications for Grants Program Specialist.

Under assigned supervision, supports the implementation and sustainability of an assigned grant-funded program(s) by administering fiscal and data systems, ensuring compliance, and assisting in the coordination of program operations; provides analysis and reporting to inform decision-making; supports cross-agency collaboration; serves as a strategic liaison and provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders in support of the program's mission. This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 261 days, 8 hours a day.

Two positions are available, one in each of the following departments :

• Learning and Instruction
• Education Preparation Programs (this position is grant funded until June 2029)

Example of Duties and Responsibilities

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Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to :

Application Procedures

The following application materials are required :

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.

Assessments and interviews will take place virtually or in-person. Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for TBA. Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBA. Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list. Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBA. Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

NOTE : Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and / or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process.

Health, Welfare, and Other Benefits

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including :

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+ / weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page : Employee Benefits

Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate.

For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact :

Yasmeen Husain

408.453.6849

yhusain@sccoe.org

The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender / sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact :

Roger D. Gallizzi Interim Associate Superintendent Human Resources Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, Ca 95131 (408) 453-6598 c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org