Education Coordinator

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $45 - $51 • Hybrid

About The Position

Would you like to achieve success and fulfillment while helping improve the lives of Utah students? The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) invites you to consider an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across the state. USBE is currently seeking three dedicated Education Specialists to join a collaborative team that supports districts, charter schools, educators, administrators, postsecondary partners, and industry leaders in strengthening CTE programs.
These positions provide statewide leadership for assigned CTE pathways, career clusters, and initiatives. Education Specialists play a key role in program continuous improvement, professional learning, partnership building, and student success. This work directly supports Utah students in gaining the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for college, career, and workforce success.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in Career and Technical Education.
• Experience as a CTE instructor, pathway coordinator, administrator, specialist, or other educational leadership role.
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education pathways, programs, and workforce development initiatives.
• Experience planning and delivering professional learning for adult learners.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience building partnerships with education, business, industry, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing data to support program improvement and decision-making.
• Knowledge of state and federal education requirements, grants, accountability systems, or compliance processes.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership as a statewide expert in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Career and Technical Education programs and pathways.
• Supporting districts and charter schools in developing and maintaining high-quality CTE programs that meet state and federal requirements.
• Providing technical assistance, guidance, and consultation to CTE directors, administrators, counselors, and educators.
• Planning, developing, promoting, and evaluating Career and Technical Education programs and initiatives.
• Coordinating and supporting assigned career clusters, pathways, and statewide projects.
• Developing and delivering professional learning opportunities for educators, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Presenting complex information and educational content to small and large groups.
• Collaborating with business and industry partners, higher education institutions, workforce organizations, and professional associations.
• Facilitating meetings, committees, advisory groups, and collaborative decision-making teams.
• Supporting innovation and implementation of best practices that improve student outcomes and workforce readiness.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and utilizing program data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assisting with grant implementation, monitoring, reporting, and accountability requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, board rule, standards, and program requirements.
• Demonstrating effective leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Serving on committees and completing other duties as assigned.
• Traveling throughout Utah and occasionally out-of-state for school visits, professional learning, meetings, conferences, and program support activities.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed