Departmental Specialist 13 - IET/IELCE Coordinator

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

About The Position

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO . This specialist position has statewide responsibility for the administration of Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) and Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs. These programs provide adult learners the opportunity to earn a high school diploma or equivalency, or improve their English language skills while also participating in a workforce training program and earning an industry-recognized credential. This position is responsible for drafting and maintaining program guidance and policies, providing technical assistance to grantees, and tracking and analyzing participant data. This position requires strong collaboration and coordination with other agencies within LEO, other state departments, and local workforce and higher education partners. This position also has responsibility for the development and maintenance of adult education policy and guidance documents. This position may serve as the content expert or facilitate the development of the policy in collaboration with other Adult Education staff that serve as the content expert. This position also supports the administration of federal and state adult education programs within the section, including Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Section 107 of the State School Aid Act. This position serves as a regional coordinator with responsibility for managing all grants and reports for assigned local adult education providers.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level
Attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and official college transcript(s)
Official college transcripts must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal
Applicants with a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties
Submit and pass a pre-employment drug test
Pass background checks (state criminal, fingerprint-based, and driving record background checks may be required)
Provide form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Serve as the content expert or facilitate the development of the policy in collaboration with other Adult Education staff that serve as the content expert

Responsibilities

Drafting and maintaining program guidance and policies
Providing technical assistance to grantees
Tracking and analyzing participant data
Developing and maintaining adult education policy and guidance documents
Serving as a regional coordinator with responsibility for managing all grants and reports for assigned local adult education providers