Project Coordinator - School-Based Mental Health - Sierra Vista

NATURE OF WORK:  Under general supervision, develops structures and systems to successfully implement and manage all components of the awarded grant. Collaborates with the county school superintendent, Deputy County School Superintendent, and Outreach manager to execute all grant reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner. Writes, manages and supervises all grant related projects.  Performs related work as assigned.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Supports the Cochise County Superintendents Office by streamlining the School Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant administration process; including developing long-term strategies, systems, and structures to support the sustainability of grant funding. Oversees grant goals, objectives, performance measures, and outcomes. Identifies and tracks grant funded staff and collaborates with the Outreach Manager and Deputy School Superintendent to verify alignment from the grant budget to personnel budgets. Convenes and documents meetings with all key personnel to reflect grant goals, outcomes and formulates recommendations for future improvements. Participates in workshops and professional development for the purpose of conveying, gathering information, and maintaining grant requirements. Prepares all required grant progress reports, periodic reports, and annual reports as required by the grant. Prepares grant reports and presentations for funding agencies and county school superintendent. Completes all Risk Assessment requirements. 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Education, Social Services, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education, plus three (3) years of experience managing large budgets. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.    

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Considerable knowledge of: 

• grant management;
• principles and practices of office administration management.

• collecting and analyzing data
• managing revenues, budgets, and expenditures; 
• government grant compliance principles;
• team leadership and collaboration;
• challenges and needs of diverse communities; 
• Microsoft Office Suite software.
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• project management
•   managing time and maximizing efficiency to meet multiple deadlines;
•   maintaining records in accordance with State/Federal and project guidelines; 
•   handling confidential information; 
•   working independently; 
•   critical thinking and attention to detail.

• represent the department, division, or the program;
• build rapport and maintain community and school partnerships;
• work with internal and external partners to achieve project outcomes;
• understand and interpret policy, procedures and regulations related to the grant;
• work cooperatively with local organizations;
• lead projects with multiple partners and meet outcomes under strict timelines;  
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• use a personal computer, utilizing word processing, data management, internet and e-mail applications;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• read, write and speak English;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.