Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

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 Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Plans, develops and implements federal civil rights compliance for the Office of Career-Technical Education: Monitors and provides technical assistance with the Guidelines of 1979 & Ohio Methods of Administration (MOA); Performs local district virtual and on-site MOA compliance reviews; Reviews, compiles, and prepares findings in a report to local districts and USDOE, Office of Civil Rights; Provides technical assistance to local Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPDs) regarding civil rights compliance for all applicable legislation; Conducts legal research as requested; Produces, maintains, and updates records concerning procedures and requirements; and Facilitates training, presentations, entrance/exit interviews, and workshops regarding MOA Supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Carl D. Perkins secondary grant in CTPDs: Reviews and approves a CTPD's budget, narratives, and revisions through the One Funding Application (OFA); Meets with administrators to evaluate & monitor use of Carl D. Perkins grant; Develops plan and procedures to facilitate compliance with legislation; Serves as a main contact with CTPD superintendents, CTE directors, and other administrators on strategic planning, program evaluation, state & federal funding policies, rules, & regulations; Interprets and implements policies and plans; Plans, schedules, and conducts field visits with CTPD superintendents, CTE directors, and other CTPD leaders; Reviews CTPD plans for conformity to program guidelines; Assists districts with CTPD structure changes; Maintains activity & site visitation records & reports; and Facilitates training, presentations, and workshops for CTPD administrators. Collaborates as needed with other units in the office of Career-Technical Education and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to provide technical assistance and support. 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. 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. 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 Office of Human Resources ( [email protected] ). 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 Ohio’s 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. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of 72 months combined experience in the following: administering, implementing, monitoring, or overseeing federal education or workforce grants like the Carl D. Perkins grant in secondary or postsecondary education.
• Experience must include compliance monitoring, program implementation, and fiscal oversight including using an electronic grant application and management system like the One Funding Application (OFA), CCIP, or a comparative state or federal grants management system.
• implementing federal civil rights compliance like the 1979 Guidelines or comparable civil rights framework.
• planning, facilitating, and delivering professional development, training, or workshops to adult stakeholders in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.
• Job Skills: educational support

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements federal civil rights compliance for the Office of Career-Technical Education: Monitors and provides technical assistance with the Guidelines of 1979 & Ohio Methods of Administration (MOA)
• Performs local district virtual and on-site MOA compliance reviews
• Reviews, compiles, and prepares findings in a report to local districts and USDOE, Office of Civil Rights
• Provides technical assistance to local Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPDs) regarding civil rights compliance for all applicable legislation
• Conducts legal research as requested
• Produces, maintains, and updates records concerning procedures and requirements
• Facilitates training, presentations, entrance/exit interviews, and workshops regarding MOA
• Supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Carl D. Perkins secondary grant in CTPDs: Reviews and approves a CTPD's budget, narratives, and revisions through the One Funding Application (OFA)
• Meets with administrators to evaluate & monitor use of Carl D. Perkins grant
• Develops plan and procedures to facilitate compliance with legislation
• Serves as a main contact with CTPD superintendents, CTE directors, and other administrators on strategic planning, program evaluation, state & federal funding policies, rules, & regulations
• Interprets and implements policies and plans
• Plans, schedules, and conducts field visits with CTPD superintendents, CTE directors, and other CTPD leaders
• Reviews CTPD plans for conformity to program guidelines
• Assists districts with CTPD structure changes
• Maintains activity & site visitation records & reports
• Facilitates training, presentations, and workshops for CTPD administrators.
• Collaborates as needed with other units in the office of Career-Technical Education and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to provide technical assistance and support.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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