Assistant Director - ESEA/OQS Finance

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Finance Section is responsible for calculating and distributing ESEA grant funds to local educational agencies (LEAs). ESEA Finance provides technical assistance and fiscal oversight to school officials on federal finance regulations and ESEA Fiscal Requirements such as Maintenance of Effort, Supplement Not Supplant and Comparability of Services.

• Review MOSIS data to ensure all LEA staff paid with Federal funds are coded correctly and are appropriately certified under ESEA and State requirements to ensure allowability of payments.
• Review supporting documentation, perform calculations, prepare deposits, and process payments and/or Final Expenditure Reports (FERs) multiple times a month.
• Provide technical assistance to LEAs with ESEA fiscal requirements (payment requests, Final Expenditure Reports, Maintenance of Effort, ESEA paid staff, Comparability, etc.)
• Collaborate with the IT liaison and OA/ITSD to resolve system issues, perform the testing and live production efforts of the final expenditure report and payment systems for the ESEA Finance Section.
• Plans and presents at workshops, conferences and webinars.
• Oversee and conduct desk, on-site, and phone monitoring’s, including identification of high-risk LEAs, to ensure LEA Compliance with ESEA fiscal requirements and Uniform Grant Guidance.
• Review supporting documentation and process payment requests for LEAs on Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) plan.
• Read and interpret federal legislation, regulations and other related issues to ensure the Department complies with ESEA law.
• Responds to questions from system users needing assistance. Identify problem sources (hardware, software or operator error) and resolves problems.
• Design and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other office technology applications to facilitate analysis of data.
• Create forms and other workflow tools to standardize operation and ensure sufficient information and documentation are generated.
• Collaborate with the Accounting department and the Office of Quality Schools staff.
• Apply a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to ESEA.
• Attends state and national meetings, as required by the Department and the federal government.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Education, or closely related field.

OR

• Four years of successful relevant work experience in finance, education, ESEA programs, administrative duties or closely related employment and possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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