GRANTEE SPECIALIST MANAGER

OFFICE OF HEAD START TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGION IV

 

The Grantee Specialist Manager (GSM) has a strong program design and management background to support our Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team in Region IV.   The Grantee Specialist Manager (GSM) implements a comprehensive system of quality assurance for training and technical assistance to HS/EHS recipients and contract deliverables related to the work of Grantee Specialists (GS).  The GSM works closely with the Regional Office (RO) on short, intermediate, and long-term planning in accordance with Office of Head Start (OHS) and RO priorities.  

Remote position but must be located in AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN

  

Responsibilities/Duties: 

Implements a comprehensive system of quality assurance for TTA to HS/EHS recipients and contract deliverables related to the work of a GS.  Provides effective and timely ongoing supervision and coaching to GS to ensure the provision of high-quality training and technical assistance. Develops and implements professional development for GS to increase their capability to deliver TA that increases program capacity, supports programs in developing strong management systems, and strengthens their corrective action efforts.  Communicates with RO staff to ensure coordinated support, messaging, and prioritization of technical assistance to HS/EHS recipients with monitoring findings, management system concerns, under-enrollment and other risk factors identified by the RO. Works in partnership with federal Program Specialists to deliver high quality TTA services to programs. Conducts at least two field observations of the GS in each performance period to assess quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs. Implements TTA data aggregation, analysis and reporting processes that inform and improve the quality and responsiveness of GS TTA services and improves coordination with State, Regional, and National priorities Provides reporting of comprehensive data regarding GS activities, trends, regional needs, and intensity/quality of TTA provision on a schedule agreed upon with the RO.  Reviews and approves Monthly Travel Plans for assigned GS Provides reporting of comprehensive data regarding ECS activities, trends, regional needs, and intensity/quality of TTA provision on a schedule agreed upon with the RO.  Supports the RTTAC in planning and implementation of the annual Regional Professional Development Plan including on-site and virtual events.  Participates in National and Regional briefings as well as other RO meetings as requested by OHS. Provides direct TTA to HS/EHS recipients, as requested by the RO. Supports emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.