Grants and Medicaid Specialist Job #7379

Sierra Vista Unified School District

Job Location:

Sierra Vista, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Office Clerical

Date Posted:
1/7/2026

Location:
Business Department

Date Available:
Hiring Now

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate dedicated individuals to join our team!
Award-Winning District * 8 Outstanding Schools *Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred
Experience in financial data accounting and grant writing/management preferred
Working knowledge of analyzing financial data and working within various financial software and programs and ability to interpret and apply complex regulations
Experience in related area equivalent combination of experience education and/or training that demonstrates desired knowledge skills and abilities
Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications and Google.
Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to complete computational tasks.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to analyze financial data utilize EXCEL and various software programs.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and provide exceptional training to staff.
Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications database and financial software programs word processing data management and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff students parents and community members.
Utilize with fidelity the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
Ability to understand and maintain students and parents rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.
Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws district procedures and Board policies including mandatory reporting procedures.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility performed by employees in this classification only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare grant applications for all Exceptional Student Services (ESS) department-related federal state and local projects authorized by the Superintendent ensuring fund allocations are correctly documented.
Conduct research and gather data for state and federal grants.
Collaborate with all stakeholders and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to ensure ESS grants are submitted accurately and with fidelity.
Prepare ESS grant budget revisions with appropriate coding narrative and completeness as required.
Stay current on new or changing federal or state grant programs and ADE regulations as they relate to department grants.
Monitor fiscal documentation between software systems and program reports.
Complete all quarterly and annual Medicaid financial reports for both direct and administrative claims within required timelines and aligned with all process and regulations.
Collaborate with the ESS Department to ensure financial Medicaid reporting requirements are completed.
Work with state Medicaid agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid financial reporting and regulations.
Maintain current working knowledge of state Medicaid rules billing requirements documentation and allowable services.
Maintain internal procedure manuals documentation checklists or guidelines as necessary. Update training materials as needed.
Work closely with local state and federal auditors to provide all applicable materials.
Maintain all required documentation and records as aligned with Medicaid financial regulations and retention.
Complete other financial business office duties as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to reach with hands and arms sit stand walk stoop and bend as necessary. The employee maylift carry push pull or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens and use the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have substantial contact with staff and the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Grants & Medicaid Specialist reports to the Business Manager. The Grants & Medicaid Specialist will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN: Starting at $16.85 hourly
WORK YEAR:12 Months/8 hours per day
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health dental vision and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave paid holidays paid life insurance and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Human Resourcesor

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs services activities or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd. Sierra Vista AZ 85635 or .

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Position Type:Office ClericalDate Posted:1/7/2026Location:Business DepartmentDate Available:Hiring NowLocated in beautiful southeast Arizona Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate dedicated individuals to join our team! Award-Winning District * 8 Outstanding Schools *Competitive ...