21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Unit

Phoenix Location

Salary: $70,000 - $71,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 03/23/2025

The key responsibilities of this position include:
• Interpreting state and federal authorizing legislation, assisting with the grant application process, providing ongoing communication with grantees in the Central Region of the State, and evaluating grant activities and programming;
• Providing technical assistance and monitoring duties as mandated by federal law;
• Conducting on-site visits and compile reports necessary for compliance reviews and the delivery of additional support needed at the assigned program sites; and
• Development and delivery of other technical assistance as part of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) 21st CCLC team responsibilities for all Arizona 21st CCLC programs, and collaboration on agency-wide initiatives.
• Occasional in-state rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Monitor school efforts by conducting site visits to 21st CCLC grantees and reviewing desktop submissions through ADE online applications (EMAC & AZEDS) and via other means of communication
• Collaborate with other ADE Divisions and Sections involved in providing technical assistance with common school sites and the site effort to improve achievement for students
• Provide Technical Assistance directly to grantees
• Provide technical assistance training for new and ongoing grantees and applicants
• Using the Grant Management Enterprise System, approve or reject revisions, continuing applications, and other GME related activities for grantees

Knowledge in:
• Standards for professional development
• Federal and state regulations regarding the administration of federal grants, such as the Uniform System for Records (USFR), Educational Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Federal Office of Management and Budget Circulars and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Federal laws and state statutes governing public education and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
• Administering federal grants
• Best practices in after school programs
• School improvement
• Applicants must have taught or administered a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant or other after school program
• A Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, recreation, or related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required

Skills in:
• Administrative and management techniques
• Public speaking
• Large group instruction/training
• Research and data analysis
• Effective writing and oral communication
• Expertise in budgeting and resource allocation
• Contracts management
• Problem solving skills exhibited by delivery of technical assistance
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to:
• Work effectively with diverse grantees
• Work effectively with co-workers and staff
• Work independently on assigned tasks

• Preference will be given to those applicants with a Master's Degree in Education, Social Work, Recreation, or a related field

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.