Director of Federal Programs, Community Engagement

Connections Academy

Director managing federal programs and community engagement at Georgia Connections Academy. Leading initiatives for family involvement and compliance in education.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeDuluth • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for federally funded programs
Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements
Manage federal program budgets and expenditures
Oversee family and community engagement initiatives
Collaborate with school leaders and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Education, Leadership, or related field)
Tier I or Tier II Leadership Certification required
Experience in Federal Programs (Title I, II, III, IV) and compliance management
Strong knowledge of school improvement planning and data analysis
Demonstrated experience in team leadership and project management
Experience with family engagement and community partnership development
Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time virtual school environment
Opportunities for family and community engagement
Inclusive workplace culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance managementbudget managementdata analysisschool improvement planningproject management

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipteam leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsstrategic planning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeTier I Leadership CertificationTier II Leadership Certification