ADE FINANCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Req ID: 36546

　　Location:

　　Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

　　Category: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: 50,222

　　Position Number: 2208-3041

　　County: Pulaski

　　Posting End Date: Until Filled

　　Fiscal Services and Support

　　Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

　　Special Application Information :

　　Incomplete applications will not be considered. List current/most recent jobs first. Account for all periods including unemployment, self-employment, and military service. A resume may be attached to your required online application form; however, it may not be used as a substitute for completing any part of our application package. To make a call using the Arkansas Relay Service, dial 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) or 1-800-285-1131 (TDD), and for customer service, dial 1-800-285-7192 (V/TDD).

　　Position Information

　　Class Code: A032C

　　Grade: GS09

　　FLSA Status: EXEMPT

　　Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00

　　Summary

　　The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Finance Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of a unit, reviewing public school records and reports, analyzing data, compiling statistical data, and calculating distribution formulas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy

　　Functions

　　Supervises a professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Plans and coordinates the research, compilation, and analysis of data to provide statistical and/or funding formula information to school district administrators. Provides technical assistance and interpretations of state laws relative to budgets, funding, and accounting procedures for school district administrators and state officials. Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures to respond to changes in state laws, operational needs, and objectives of the work unit. Develops and participates in seminars and workshops to provide information related to fiscal and or organizational management for school district administrators. Determines staff, material, and equipment needs for work unit to develop budget request. Reviews and maintains legislation pertinent to education in Arkansas and various files, including school district budgets and statistical reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Dimensions

　　Some overtime work may be required. In-state and out-of-state travel required.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of public school financial practices, business and accounting principles, and automated financial systems. Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and the current federal and state laws regulating school business. Knowledge of data required and collected for statistical purposes. Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational management and financial analysis. Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations. Ability to plan work unit objectives and operation activities, organize, and direct the work of subordinate supervisors.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　The formal education of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, education, or a related field; plus five years of progressively responsible experience as a district financial officer, comptroller, chief financial officer, CPA, or related field, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

　　Licenses

　　None

　　The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

　　Nearest Major Market:Little Rock