AMBER AIKEN
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Seasoned leader in public sector program management with a strong focus on compliance, budgeting, and performance evaluation. Skilled in fostering community partnerships and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic program goals and enhance educational outcomes for diverse stakeholders.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Texas ACE)
Austin Independent School District
11.2022 - Current
- Direct the implementation and administration of a federally funded grant program serving multiple campuses and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Provide strategic leadership for program operations, compliance, budgeting, staffing, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams, site coordinators, and campus administrators to achieve program goals and performance targets.
- Managed grant-funded budgets, ensuring compliance with federal, state, district, and program requirements to facilitate program success.
- Develop and monitor operational plans, performance measures, risk mitigation strategies, and reporting systems.
- Oversaw contract management, procurement coordination, data collection, program evaluation, and audit readiness to support program objectives.
- Built and maintained partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and educational stakeholders to enhance program reach and effectiveness.
- Present program updates, recommendations, and compliance reports to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Project Specialist III Prime Time
Austin Independent School District
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Oversaw multi-campus grant operations, budgets, staffing, and program implementation to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Served as team lead and primary liaison between campuses, district leadership, and community partners.
- Analyzed performance data and developed recommendations to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined contracts, procurement activities, payroll processes, and compliance monitoring to enhance operational integrity.
Project Specialist II Prime Time
Austin Independent School District
08.2006 - 07.2019
- Oversaw program operations across multiple campuses, ensuring effective budget monitoring, accurate reporting, and active stakeholder engagement.
- Managed program records and performance data, ensuring compliance and efficient handling of payroll functions and documentation.
- Supported strategic planning and program development, contributing to ongoing continuous improvement efforts.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX07-2026
Bachelor - Exercise and Sports Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01-2006
Skills
- Grant management
- Program & Project Management
- Budget oversight
- Federal & State Compliance
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Performance Management
- Process Improvement
- Risk Management
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Partnerships
- Strategic Planning
- Public Sector Operations
- Team Leadership
- Policy Implementation
Certification
- The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership Knowledge Certificate- Franklin Covey
- The 4 Disciplines of Execution Knowledge Certificate- Franklin Covey
Timeline
Project Director, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Texas ACE)
Austin Independent School District
11.2022 - Current
Project Specialist III Prime Time
Austin Independent School District
08.2019 - 11.2022
Project Specialist II Prime Time
Austin Independent School District
08.2006 - 07.2019
Master of Business Administration - Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor - Exercise and Sports Science
Texas State University