Director of Grant Compliance

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Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$

Job Posting:

JR Director of Grant Compliance (Administrative Specialist III) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Director for our Grant Compliance section This position will lead a team supporting federal grant programs, which includes conducting audits to ensure appropriate use of funds, providing technical assistance to stakeholders, and guiding them on federal regulations and financial best practices.

The hiring team is looking for candidates with experience supervising financial teams, especially in government or non-profit accounting. If you have great customer service skills and a background working with financial statements, accounting, general ledgers, budgets, and regulatory standards, apply today

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 11: $84,393.74/year

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $31,600 in additional Benefits value See full benefits information at

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Assists with review, interpretation, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal compliance.
• Provides direction and technical assistance related to program compliance, applications, reviews, regulations, policies and procedures, and program standards.
• Coordinates preparation for external monitoring visits, reviews, audits, and cross-site evaluations. Monitors subrecipient compliance with regulations and requirements of their agreements, and monitors any necessary corrective action.
• Ensures monitoring procedures are compliant with regulations and sound business practices.
• Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for monitoring and correcting internal, operational, personnel, management, and fiscal control systems as well as organizational unit performance.
• Monitors state and federal legislation, identifying issues and potential new programs and services.
• Supports training regarding grant compliance, and assists with development and delivery of training.
• Collaborates to implement the vision and mission for Grant Compliance by engaging in strategic planning, goal setting, and integration of NDE and Grant Compliance priorities.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver's license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel :

This position requires approximately 85% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 15% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as off-site conferences or meetings. There is also approximately five days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Accounting or related field and at least four years of related experience, including in government or non-profit accounting. Successful experience with supervision of staff.

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