Education Specialist

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

2d • $45 - $51 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah State Board of Education is hiring a full-time Education Specialist to work closely with the Board and postsecondary career and technical education programs. The role supports colleges, districts, and charter schools in improving Career and Technical Education (CTE), with a focus on Utah’s K-12 and postsecondary pathways. The position oversees and monitors CTE programs and provides technical assistance to postsecondary education institutions, including degree-granting and technical colleges, regarding Perkins V and other federal compliance requirements. It serves as a trainer, monitor, and liaison among the USBE CTE department, the Utah System of Higher Education, and individual colleges. The goal is to help postsecondary subgrantees implement programs that promote student success and continuous improvement.

The position involves statewide leadership in CTE program and pathway development and implementation; support for program planning, promotion, and evaluation; grant compliance and project accountability; technical assistance on data preparation, collection, and evaluation; training for CTE instructors and administrators; and collaboration with education institutions and other partners. The role also requires presenting complex information, facilitating decision-making meetings, serving on committees, and traveling to locations in and outside Utah for professional learning and meetings. This is a hybrid position based at 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. A background check is required.

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.

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 in a postsecondary institution’s CTE setting.
• Experience and understanding of Utah’s postsecondary degree-granting and technical college institutions.
• Successful experience rolling out new and innovative pathway programs.
• Ability to collaborate well with others and enthusiasm for working toward common CTE, USBE, and USHE goals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to identify opportunities and solutions for CTE teachers and administrators.
• Excellent technical and communication skills, with knowledge of current MS Office, Adobe, Canvas, and other applicable tools.
• 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.
• Ensure postsecondary education grantees comply with the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act and other applicable requirements.
• Serve as a trainer, monitor, and liaison between the USBE CTE department, the Utah System of Higher Education, and individual colleges.
• Lead postsecondary subgrantees in implementation efforts aimed at student success and continuous improvement.
• Plan, develop, promote, and evaluate CTE programs.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance for accurate data preparation, collection, and evaluation.
• Present complex ideas and knowledge to small and large groups, and respond to questions.
• Collaborate with colleges, universities, and other education institutions to improve processes and programs.
• Lead innovation and collaborative efforts within CTE and with other partners.
• Provide and organize 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.
• Travel to locations in and outside Utah for professional learning and meetings.
• Facilitate meetings with small and large decision-making groups.
• Serve on committees and complete other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability through employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance is described as an important element of the organization’s culture.

What This Job Offers

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