Out of School Time Program Specialist

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides training and support to schools, districts, and community organizations that offer out-of-school time programming, with the goal of advancing school day outcomes for students. The role involves coordinating with various departmental supports to ensure program alignment with state strategic initiatives in literacy, math, family engagement, and attendance. Additionally, the specialist will participate in the selection, compliance, and monitoring of funding for these programs, including conducting reviews and providing customer service to grantees.

Requirements

6 years of combined experience in working in an educational setting (K–12, or higher education) with experience leading out of school time programs
6 years of combined experience in leading high-level initiatives focused on academic enrichment opportunities for students
6 years of combined experience in providing technical assistance or guidance to educators, administrators, or out of school time entities

Responsibilities

Provides training and technical assistance on evidence based best practices in out of school time programs
Coordinates with academic and nonacademic supports throughout the Department to ensure programs align with state strategic initiatives in literacy, math, family engagement and attendance
Applies experience working in a school or out of school time setting to enhance alignment between school day and extended learning opportunities
Develops resources, presentations, and tools to assist programs with meeting grant requirements, supporting high impact programming, and partnering closely with school day educators to leverage out of school time as student success
Assists programs to expand opportunities for students through community partners and related programming available in out of school time
Uses data to identify needs, resources, and planning to improve results for students participating in out of school time programs
Conducts desk reviews and onsite monitoring visits to programs
Provides customer service to grantees through regular check-ins, one-on-one technical assistance, grant specific training, and communication
Works collaboratively with internal and external customers to support implementation
Supports the Department’s application and selection process for grant program competition cycle
Develops reports as requested
Performs other duties as assigned