Education Specialist

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is hiring an Education Specialist to work with USBE and postsecondary career and technical education programs. The position supports colleges, districts, and charter schools in improving Career and Technical Education (CTE), with a focus on overseeing and monitoring CTE programs and providing technical assistance to Utah postsecondary institutions. This includes degree-granting and technical colleges and compliance with Perkins V and other federal requirements.

The specialist serves as a trainer, monitor, and liaison among the USBE CTE department, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), and individual colleges. The role supports postsecondary subgrantees in implementing programs that promote student success and continuous improvement. It requires extensive knowledge of Utah CTE pathways across K-12 and postsecondary programs, along with travel to professional learning and meetings in and out of state.

This is a full-time, hybrid, career-service-exempt at-will position with the State of Utah. The listed hourly wage is $45.47–$50.76, and the position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, grant requirements, program standards, or other complex guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, agency partners, and other stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects, priorities, and deadlines with a high degree of independence and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people.
• Excellent written and oral communication and public speaking skills, including the ability to present information effectively and respond to questions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to identify opportunities and solutions for teachers and administrators in CTE programs.
• Technical and communication skills, including understanding of current MS Office, Adobe, Canvas, and other applicable tools.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of administrative experience, including experience in Career and Technical Education.
• Three years of postsecondary CTE experience.
• Five years of experience as a CTE instructor.
• Successful supervisory experience.
• Experience working with postsecondary institutions in a Career and Technical Education setting.
• Experience and understanding of Utah’s postsecondary degree-granting and technical college institutions.
• Successful experience launching new and innovative pathway programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, Career and Technical Education, educational leadership, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with or managing a Carl D. Perkins grant.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and improving Perkins CTE programs.
• Current secondary educator license with a current CTE endorsement, or CTE teaching experience at the secondary and/or postsecondary level.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership and expertise in developing and implementing CTE programs and pathways.
• Oversee and monitor CTE programs and provide technical assistance to Utah postsecondary education institutions.
• Support postsecondary education grantees in complying with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and other applicable federal requirements.
• Serve as a trainer, monitor, and liaison among USBE’s CTE department, USHE, and individual colleges.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance for accurate data preparation, collection, and evaluation.
• Plan, develop, promote, and evaluate CTE programs.
• Organize and provide training for CTE instructors and administrators.
• Ensure compliance with Utah’s state plan and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Present complex ideas and information to small and large groups, and facilitate meetings with decision-making groups.
• Collaborate with colleges, universities, and other education institutions to improve processes and programs.
• Lead innovation and collaborative efforts within CTE and with other partners.
• Travel to locations in and out of state for professional learning and meetings.
• Serve on committees and complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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