Management Analyst

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nonpublic Educational Options, is seeking a data-driven, analytical and detail-oriented individual with proven experience in coordination and implementation of a web-based application system.

Under the general direction of the Program Administrator, researches, analyzes materials and information and generates standardized reports pertaining to scholarship programs and/or the chartering process (e.g., survey data, achievement test score data, established program performance measures [e.g., numerical statistics of participants, applications, etc., achievement test scores for scholarship students]):
Implements quality control measures to ensure correct identification or creation of Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) for award, payment and reporting processes;
Provides analysis to director and center leadership to aide in decision making;
Makes recommendations and assists in development of new processes, policies and procedures that contribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness of the scholarship programs.
Supports regional consultants with compliance, regulations, and procedures to the scholarship programs and/or chartering process.
Assists in preparation of materials for Nonpublic Educational Options office (e.g., fact sheets and program guides) to ensure awareness of program statute, rules, and policies:
Plans and organizes studies and implements solutions by assisting in enhancement of systems to increase program efficiency and effectiveness;
Assists with preparation for and performance of provider reviews to participating nonpublic schools and providers (e.g., gathers inspection records & background check forms from schools and/or providers, reviews enrollment & service records);
Assists program staff with preparation of reports post provider review to ensure resolution of identified problem areas;
Compiles data from multiple provider reviews;
Analyzes data & generates reports of common issues or trends.
Responds to inquiries (e.g., telephone, written, e-mails) and requests for information from customers and the general public regarding Nonpublic Educational Options programs that require in depth knowledge of applicable laws (i.e., scholarship program statute, rules and policies):
Maintains accurate records of inquiries for researching, retrieving and organizing data for use by administrator.

Requirements

• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in research & analysis & written documentation of findings.
• completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration or related field of study.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Knowledge of fiscal management (e.g., accounting, public budgeting)
• Knowledge of business administration
• Knowledge of public administration
• Knowledge of programs, operations, laws, rules & procedures of assigned agency
• Knowledge of operations research techniques or statistical techniques used in managerial decision-making process
• Skill in operation of computers (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet) & use of business office applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database)
• Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action
• Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things
• Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data
• Ability to prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports
• Data Analytics
• Research
• Educational support
• Attention to Detail
• Interpreting Data
• Analyzation

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public school, community school, or chartered nonpublic school

Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes materials and information and generates standardized reports pertaining to scholarship programs and/or the chartering process
• Implements quality control measures to ensure correct identification or creation of Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) for award, payment and reporting processes
• Provides analysis to director and center leadership to aide in decision making
• Makes recommendations and assists in development of new processes, policies and procedures that contribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness of the scholarship programs
• Supports regional consultants with compliance, regulations, and procedures to the scholarship programs and/or chartering process
• Assists in preparation of materials for Nonpublic Educational Options office
• Plans and organizes studies and implements solutions by assisting in enhancement of systems to increase program efficiency and effectiveness
• Assists with preparation for and performance of provider reviews to participating nonpublic schools and providers
• Assists program staff with preparation of reports post provider review to ensure resolution of identified problem areas
• Compiles data from multiple provider reviews
• Analyzes data & generates reports of common issues or trends
• Responds to inquiries and requests for information from customers and the general public regarding Nonpublic Educational Options programs
• Maintains accurate records of inquiries for researching, retrieving and organizing data for use by administrator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees