Federal Program Coordinator

This first review of applications will be October 24, 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners. 

Benefits of working for OPI:

· Work/life balance

· Family friendly

· Dedicated and caring colleagues

· Health coverage

· Retirement plans

· Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)

· Opportunities and room for professional growth

· Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview: The Title IV A Program Coordinator oversees and facilitates the use of program funding in eligible school districts across Montana.  Through communication and collaboration with the OPI Federal Programs Team, district educational leaders, and programmatic partners and stakeholders, this position oversees district implementation in the areas of well-rounded education, safe and healthy schools, and technological innovations.  They also oversee monitoring and data collection and reporting efforts both at the local and federal levels. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

· Knowledge in negotiates and work with conflict effectively.

· Knowledge to be a self-starter on projects.

· Knowledge to adhere to high level of ethical behavior and has a strong work ethic.

· Knowledge to demonstrate proficient analytical skills in planning, organizing and conducting job duties.

· Knowledge to utilize different forms of technology for training and visual presentations of information including on-line learning platforms and websites.

· Knowledge to determine how to effectively measure outcomes of the program.

· Knowledge of educational systems, classroom instruction, research, and best practices

· Skilled in reliably and dependably performing job duties.

· Skilled in speaking effectively in a professional manner.

· Ability to advocate, communicate, educate and be accountable.

· Ability to keep current on professional technical knowledge.

· Ability to write effectively in a professional manner.

· Ability to demonstrate teamwork.

· Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, groups, and stakeholders inside and outside of state government.

· Ability to organize large amounts of information and prioritize efficiently.

· Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex projects and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

· Bachelor's degree in education, mental health, substance prevention or treatment, business, public administration or related degree.

· Three years of combined experience in education, grants management, budgeting practices, and program implementation.

· Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. 

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the TRS retirement system.