Perkins Monitoring Specialist

Job Description

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
10/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,608.00 - $6,893.00
Salary (Annually)
$55,296.00 - $82,716.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Education
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position is located in Davidson County.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,296.00 - $76,496.00
This position is in-office, with flexibility to work remotely as business needs support.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/education/career-opportunities.html

Education and Experience:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to four years of full-time professional educational, instructional or supervisory/administrative work.
Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience:
Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
OR
One year of experience as an Education Consultant 1 or School Nutrition Consultant with the State of Tennessee.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class may be required to:
Possess a valid driver's license.
Examination Method
:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
For Executive Service positions, Minimum Qualifications, Necessary Special Qualifications, and Examination Method are determined by the appointing authority.

The Perkins Monitoring Specialist performs a variety of functions related to delivery management, daily operations, special projects, and communications development for Perkins V Results-Based Monitoring, Focus Monitoring, Size, Scope, and Quality Indicator Compliance Reviews, and other related monitoring activities. Federal Programs and Oversight (FPO) is committed to providing exceptional support and service to LEAs and other stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of federal education programs that prepare students for postsecondary education and career success.
The ideal candidate is committed to collaborating with internal and external partners, supporting staff in monitoring processes, conducting both in-person and virtual monitoring reviews, communicating effectively with stakeholders, providing consistent and timely feedback, and maintaining a focus on what is best for Tennessee students.

Update, develop, and review internal and external Perkins-related monitoring processes and procedures.
Attend assigned monitoring events and professional development opportunities related to Federal Programs and Oversight and Perkins V.
Assist with committees, such as risk analysis, monitoring, and related events.
Learn, manage, and communicate regarding user access and common questions for the State¿s online grants management system.
Maintain trend analysis for Perkins-related monitoring processes.

Competencies:
Ethics and Values
Integrity and Trust
Building Effective Teams
Decision Quality
Written Communication
Drive for Results
Problem Solving
Time Management
Perseverance
Perspective
Knowledge:
Clerical
Communication and Media
Customer Service Oriented
Education and Training
Monitoring
Respectfulness
Self-motivated
Time Management
Skills:
Active Learning
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Fluency of Ideas
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Learning Strategies
Management of Material Things
Negotiation
Oral Comprehension
Persuasion
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Systems Evaluation
Writing
Abilities:
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Time Sharing
Written Comprehension

Computer
Copier/Scanner
Media Equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to four years of full-time professional educational, instructional or supervisory/administrative work.