Program Coordinator - Education Tax Credit

About the Employer

Program Coordinator: Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit

Job Description

We want you here!

Requirements

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Desired

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in leadership, public outreach, program development, or administrative coordination. Demonstrated success in translating complex federal, state, or policy mandates into user-friendly, public-facing documentation.

Physical Requirements

Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination and hearing, as well as intermittent speaking, standing, walking, keyboarding, and writing.

Other Requirements

Relational skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building positive, collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, including district administrators, teaching staff, school board members, and community families. Communication mastery: Outstanding oral and written communication skills and ability to compose clear, warm, concise, and jargon-free informational materials for non-technical audiences. Adaptability & initiative: Self-directed worker comfortable navigating fluid environments, fast-moving regulatory updates, and tight deadlines. Accuracy in data management: Ability to collect, manage, interpret, and effectively use data to fulfill the needs of this position.

Essential Functions & Duties

1. Regulatory Analysis & Program Setup

Monitor, analyze, and track emerging federal and state administrative guidelines, administrative rules, and compliance criteria for the education freedom tax credit program. Design and implement internal district protocols to handle scholarship distributions, expense verification (e.g., tutoring, technology, special services), and recordkeeping. Collaborate with district financial, legal, and student services departments to align new processes with existing district policy.

2. Communication & Document Development

Write, design, and maintain clear, accessible guidance materials (handbooks, FAQs, visual one-pagers, web content, and guides) for district staff, parents, and community partners. Translate complex tax credit mechanics into simple, actionable steps for public school families seeking supplemental educational funding. Prepare regular executive updates and brief reporting documents for the leadership team and the board of education.

3. Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the district’s primary point of contact for staff and public inquiries regarding the education freedom tax credit program. Plan and facilitate informational workshops, Q&A sessions, and briefings for: school staff and related groups including counselors, principals, teaching staff, support staff, and parent-teacher organizations, community members from businesses, civic groups, faith-based organizations, and other entities within our community that will be able to participate in this program, retirement groups or any other individuals that pay federal taxes. Cultivate relationships with local certified scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) and community service providers to maximize opportunities for Sioux Falls families. Effectively prepare processes and then communicate those processes with the public including parents, community members, and businesses to take full advantage of the education freedom tax credit program for the SFSD.

4. Professionalism & Support of District Goals

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and program applications in compliance with district policies and federal law. Support the overall mission and strategic goals of the Sioux Falls School District. Perform other program-related duties as assigned by district leadership.

Pay Information

Pay day: Last working day of each month.

Hours & FTE

Monday through Friday 12 months

Calendar

2026-2027 12-month employment contract calendar

Benefit Information

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

Current District Employees
All current district employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-offer Criminal Background Check Required
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