Posted 3d ago

Director, State and Federal Programs

@ Midland Independent School District
Midland, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:oversees budgets, secures grants, evaluates regulations
Requirements Summary:Five years of supervisory/administrative experience; bachelor's degree; experience in program development and evaluating grant-funded initiatives.
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Job Description

POSITION: Director of State and Federal Programs



EXEMPT STATUS:  Exempt



NUMBER OF DAYS:  According to district approved calendar 



DEPARTMENT:  Financial Services



REPORTS TO:   Chief Financial Officer



SUPERVISES:   As assigned



EDUCATION:   



  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university


EXPERIENCE:   



  • Five years of supervisory and or administrative experienc

  • Experience in program development, assessing the effectiveness of acceleration programs and services required.































PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide leadership and oversight for the district’s federal and special programs by coordinating the development, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation of grant-funded initiatives. Collaborate with district departments, campus staff, and external partners to
ensure alignment of programs, budgets, and services with district goals and regulatory requirements. Develop and manage grant
proposals and funding applications, while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, TEA requirements, and
accountability standards. Support administrators in the effective use of grant funds through technical assistance, program monitoring,
and continuous improvement efforts.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


1. Oversees grant-funded budgets, personnel, stipends, and expenditures, ensuring proper coding, fiscal accountability,
compliance, and effective use of federal and special program funds.
2. Secures, develops, submits, and manages federal and special program grants, including applications, supporting
documentation, reports, and budget development, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines.
3. Evaluates federal legislation, funding opportunities, and program requirements; advises district leadership on implications
of current and emerging regulations and policy changes.
4. Develops, monitors, and manages budgets for state and federal grants, including tracking expenditures, coordinating TEA
drawdowns, and utilizing TEAL and Smartsheet systems to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and fund
management.
5. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, TEA requirements, grant guidelines, and board policies by maintaining
current regulatory knowledge, supporting policy updates, and overseeing audit-ready documentation.
6. Provides assistance, training, and consultation to district and campus staff on grant requirements, budgeting, purchasing,
eligibility, CNA development, and compliance procedures.
7. Coordinates District and Campus Improvement Plans and supports campus leaders in meeting state planning,
documentation, and compliance requirements.
8. Oversees the administration of federal and special programs, including compensatory education and SHARS, ensuring
alignment with district goals and regulatory requirements.
9. Monitors and evaluates grant-funded programs, ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, documentation, and program
effectiveness.
10. Provides districtwide coordination and consultation with administrators, teachers, counselors, and community partners to
ensure alignment across federal programs, including SPED, CTE, and Bilingual/ESL.
11. Establishes and oversees consultation processes with private nonprofit schools, including the management of expenditures
and maintenance of required data, in accordance with federal compliance requirements.


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12. Supports campus and district leadership in developing and managing budgets, tracking expenditures, coordinating costs, and
monitoring program outcomes.
13. Coordinates grant-related financial processes, including stipend tracking, purchasing oversight, and ensuring accurate and
timely payments and allocations.
14. Maintains SHARS, MAC, and other federal program records, reports, and databases, ensuring compliance with TEA,
federal, and local requirements and supporting audit and monitoring processes.
15. Communicates federal funding strategies, program requirements, and implementation updates to internal and external
stakeholders and collaborates with leadership to support effective program execution.
16. Collaborates with district leadership and 1882 partnership entities to ensure compliance with state and federal grant
requirements, including PIC code compliance and related reporting and accountability standards.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.


 


 


 



Preferred Skills



  1. Experience with implementation of grants included in ESSA

  2. Mid-management Administrator Certification or Principal Certification

  3. Campus or district administrative experience



Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance.  Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Regular attendance required.


Equipment used


1.       Telephone


2.       Computer and printer


3.       Calculator


4.       Copy Machine



Work Environment


The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.  May be required to work after school and weekends.



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager



Revised



05/01/2026



All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.


 


Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for


employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,


color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,


sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by


federal, state or local laws.


 


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,


placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and


training.