Program Monitoring Coordinator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

11d•$90,000 - $104,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Program Monitoring Specialist to provide vision and leadership for implementation of a robust monitoring and evaluation system that leads to high-quality, compliant adult education programs, policies, and practices and supports the Director to coordinate Specialists across all areas. The Program Monitoring Specialist will be expected to perform the following duties: Maintain in-depth knowledge of adult education title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act statute, regulations, and guidance. Design and implement an effective system and instruments for evaluating and monitoring programs that receive federal and/or state funds for adult education services. Communicate monitoring and evaluation expectations clearly and ensure that they are consistent with the state office priorities. Ensure that proper training for site visit evaluators, both state staff and consultants, is provided. Gather and analyze necessary data to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and quality of adult education program monitoring and evaluation reports. Contribute to the implementation of the Virginia Combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan. Contribute substantively to the development and review of annual grant applications and administration of federal adult education and correctional education programs. Serve as backup to the data collection, reporting, and accountability specialist, particularly by contributing to reports and policy documents for the field. Develop and implement technical assistance programs to support adult education program improvement efforts, working with the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC) as appropriate.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for regional adult education including community-based programs
Knowledge of the National Reporting System (NRS), the state adult education data collection system, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act policy and implementation
Knowledge of and experience with accepted practices related to program accountability and program evaluation
Knowledge of and experience with Virginia adult education programs
In-depth knowledge of the College and Career Readiness standards for adult education and standards-based instruction
Considerable knowledge of project management, including the ability to work on a team and independently manage multiple tasks and deliverables with critical timelines; insight and ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions
Demonstrated ability to manage resources and budget allocations for multiple programs
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and partners associated with adult education

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Advanced degree in education is preferred
Experience with education program monitoring and evaluation
Experience in preparing and delivering technical assistance and professional development
In-depth knowledge and experience as an adult education and literacy grant administrator preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain in-depth knowledge of adult education title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act statute, regulations, and guidance.
Design and implement an effective system and instruments for evaluating and monitoring programs that receive federal and/or state funds for adult education services.
Communicate monitoring and evaluation expectations clearly and ensure that they are consistent with the state office priorities.
Ensure that proper training for site visit evaluators, both state staff and consultants, is provided.
Gather and analyze necessary data to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and quality of adult education program monitoring and evaluation reports.
Contribute to the implementation of the Virginia Combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan.
Contribute substantively to the development and review of annual grant applications and administration of federal adult education and correctional education programs.
Serve as backup to the data collection, reporting, and accountability specialist, particularly by contributing to reports and policy documents for the field.
Develop and implement technical assistance programs to support adult education program improvement efforts, working with the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC) as appropriate.