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Position Location:  This position is required to be in-person in Tallahassee, FL.

Organizational Unit 
The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrative Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), which is part of the College of Education, envisions that all schools in the state of Florida and nationally will have the capacity to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment to continuously improve the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students and to actively engage families and communities in education. The ISCP's nearly $23 million budget is derived from grants from federal, state, and private sources. It is the mission of the ISCP to implement and evaluate research-based and innovative practices in school and community settings. This is accomplished through (a) training, technical assistance, and support to key partners; (b) community-engaged research and program evaluation to inform key partners' decision making; (c) the development of research and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation activities; and (d) supporting the infrastructure and capacity of key partners to implement and evaluate federal and state educational policy. 

Position Summary 

The Title I Educational Policy Consultant provides support to the Title I, Part A program team in researching Title I, Part A laws, rules, and regulations. In addition, the position will develop a resource library for the Title I, Part A program team's guidance. This position will also be responsible for managing the Title I, Part A monitoring processes, identifying compliance indicators and managing the execution of monitoring processes. The position will also be responsible for assisting and overseeing all Title I Program Requirements. This position is grant funded. 

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.  

NOTE:  This position is required to be in-person in Tallahassee, FL.

Minimum Qualifications:  This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Adult Education, Communication, Public Administration or equivalent, with three years of professional experience.  

Preferred Qualifications:  This position prefers a Master's degree in Social Work, Education, Adult Education, Communication, Public Administration or equivalent, with two years of professional experience.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Test Requirements:

Criminal History Background Check - Level 1 
Criminal History Background Check - Level 2 

Special Requirements:  This position is required to be in-person in Tallahassee, FL.

Responsibilities:

Policy Development, Research and Implementation:  Research federal and state policies, procedures, non-regulatory guidance and other requirements as they pertain to the Title I, Part A program.  Develops Title I, Part A policy and procedure guidance for internal and external stakeholder use. Provides policy support to the Title I, Part A program team as needed including but not limited to, corresponding with local educational agencies (LEAs), charter schools, private schools, other bureaus, Senior Leadership and other educational entities/consortia. Provides professional learning to the Title I, Part A program team and the Bureau of Educational Programs (BFEP) staff. 

Monitoring: Serves as the Team Lead for implementing and ensuring Title I monitoring activities are in compliance for applicable fiscal, administrative and programmatic requirements. Provides technical assistance to LEAs for Title I monitoring. 

Title I, Part A, Program Specific Requirements:  Responsible for ensuring adherence to and completion of the Comparability requirement under Title I, Part A. Provides technical assistance to LEAs and training to program staff on Comparability. Assists and supports the Assistant Director with leading and managing the Committee of Practitioners (COP) meetings as required under Title I, Part A. Responsible for the yearly acknowledgement from LEAs for the Constitutionally Protected Prayer (CPP) form. Assists with all other applicable requirements under Title I, Part A. Assists the FDOE Foster Care Contact with foster care Title I, Part A requirements.

Coordinates with other bureaus/agencies in compiling best practices for Family Engagement, Foster Care Students and Early Learning.  Attending and conducting meetings on behalf of the Bureau Chief, Assistant Bureau Chief and Director. 

Performs other duties as assigned.