Director of Federal Programs

Director of Federal Programs

Tayla Maxie 6th Block

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Introduction to my career

Why do i want this career? This career is about providing leadership and guidance and that’s exactly what i want to do. I want to be in charge, while helping others at the same time. How does this career suit me and my personality ? I have always been responsible and someone that you can depend on. I'm very ambitious and patient. These are all traits that shows why this career suits me. What do you want to learn in preparation for this career? I would like to learn the proper way to deal with problems during the job. Also, handling the budget will be a tough job that i need training for. What kind of educational or training do I need for this career? This career requires a Master's Degree from an accredited institution and a Certification in Administration

Description of My Career

• I will work with the Superintendent and those whom he/she supervises to articulate and promote the school system’s vision of teaching and learning.
• Help assists with monitoring and evaluating progress toward accomplishment of system goals and objectives
• Uses student data to identify program needs
• Develops goals and objectives, programs and operations that are consistent with school system vision, mission, and goals
• Ensures that unit and program plans are consistent with the system’s strategic plan
• Organizes daily, monthly, and yearly schedules to facilitate funding for teaching and learning in the schools
• Communicates high expectations of students, staff, and parents/guardians
• Creates, identifies, encourages, and supports innovative ideas that support teaching and learning in the schools

How competitive is the field for this career ?

This field isn't competitive at all.

What is the average salary?

A Federal Programs Director is $99,447 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $87,549 per year.

General Skills Required for this career

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strategic mindset.
• Ability to multitask.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

What Communication Skills Are Needed For This Career?

• Active Listening

20.00 h

• Friendliness

20.00 h

• Confidence

• Emphathy
• Respect

20.04 h

20.20 h

Technology Skills Needed

Microsoft Office & Accounting Software

Positives of this career

• The opportunity to serve the schools
• Having an impact on student achievements
• Being able to utilize a Business Degree while working in Education
• Getting the chance to meet other Educators in the state at conferences and workshops

Negatives of this career

• Having to work with someone who isn’t knowledgeable about their job
• Getting administrators to be strategic when it comes to creating their budget based on their school’s needs
• Being able to not only manage budgets but also serve as a building administrator which is very time consuming when having deadlines given by the state department

The Interview

Hello, I am Tayla Maxie and today I will be interviewing the Director of Federal Programs

• Question: What are your strengths ?
• Response: My greatest strengths is being able to balance budgets, being in compliance of federal programs, and being able to guide administrators to make sure their goals are what's best for the students.

• Question: If you had the opportunity would you do something other than your career?
• Response: No, I honestly love this job .

• Question: Did your parents do this job?
• Response: Yes, they taught in the same school district for 53 years each.
• Question: Whats the stress level of the job?
• Response: On a scale from 1-10, the stress level is an 8.
• Question: Would you consider yourself well experienced?
• Response: Yes, because I have worked in this career for years.
• Question: Do you have any problems on the job?
• Response: Yes, I have to depend on other departments to completetasks and lack of accountability for the administrators.

• Question: Why was this career path an option?
• Response: I wanted to have my summers and holidays off

• Question: How long have you been doing this?
• Response: I have been doing this for 23 years

• Question: Did you always know you wanted to do this?
• Response: No, My initial plan was to be a Pharmacist

• Question: Do you feel like you make enough money?
• Response: No, not at all.

Thank You!

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