Page Program Coordinator

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Secretary is accepting applications for a Senate Page Program Coordinator to oversee the Senate Page Program. The Senate Page Program is a long-established, prestigious public service program for Florida students aged 15-18. Students who are accepted into the Program each spend a week serving the Florida Senate during the Regular Legislative Session. This is a full-time position, requiring independent work coordinating administrative tasks and assignments. The successful candidate will undergo a Level 2 criminal background screening by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Requirements

Knowledge of administrative principles, practices
Knowledge of research techniques.
Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to train others.
Ability to supervise people.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

Facilitating program activities such as lesson plans, tours of government buildings, and deliveries within the Senate.
Teaching topics such as the legislative process, public speaking, and the Florida Constitution.
Managing student applications and communications related to the program
Processing confidential information.
Responding to time-sensitive requests.
Scheduling visits with senators and other elected officials.
Training and supervising two (2) Temporary Session OPS employees who will assist with the program activities.
Maintains administrative records and prepares status reports.
Assists in formulating, interpreting, applying, and assuring conformance with administrative policies and procedures.
Reviews and monitors seminars and workshops presented and conducts studies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of training programs.
Performs other related duties as required.