Education Program Specialist - 21st Century Apply
Education Program Specialist - 21st Century
(23000CFU)
About Us:
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.
As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.
What You'll Do:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Office of Improvement and Innovation, serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 ORC and performs the following educational and/or research duties:
Provides training and support to school districts and community organizations for 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant:
- Aligns goals and objectives established in the plan with training and technical assistance provided to low performing and low achieving school districts;
- Coordinates with agency staff responsible for extended learning opportunities to develop tools, products, and services that offer technical assistance to school districts to help focus resources on research-based intervention strategies and programs;
- Assists with aligning local programs with federal and state legislation;
- Assists with identification of multiple revenue sources to support programs;
- Disseminates research-based best practices for extended learning and student intervention strategies.
Conducts evaluations and monitors in-school and out-of-school programs for instructional practices and educational program design for 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant:
- Develops a plan for sustainability (e.g., seeks school and district input, identifies needs, and reviews Ohio data and applicable research);
- Assists in the development of web-based tools and products;
- Provides expertise in evaluation to create indicators for student and program success.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Office Director or Assistant Directors.
Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. (Must be willing & able to secure a valid drivers license OR supply your own transportation).
Whats in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
24 mos. exp. or 24 mos. training. financial or program and/or grants administration
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in social science (eg. social work, psychology), public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 24 mos. exp. or 24 mos. training. in financial and/or program/grants administration.
- Or completion of graduate core program in in social science (e.g. social work, psychology),public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. training. in financial and/or program administration.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
(*)Developed after employment.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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