Program Specialist/BPA State Advisor

State of Oklahoma • Stillwater - 1500 W 7th Ave, MT

1d • $56,986 - $63,421 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist/BPA State Advisor provides statewide guidance and support to programs and teachers in the Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education division, with an emphasis on the Financial Services Career Cluster. The role guides curriculum, instruction, assessment, and industry certification alignment with the statewide instructional framework and workforce needs, and assists schools in planning, developing, evaluating, and improving high-quality programs.

The position serves as the State Advisor for Oklahoma Business Professionals of America (BPA), leading program development, chapter support, competitive events, conferences, and student leadership initiatives. It collaborates with local advisors, business and industry partners, national BPA, and agency staff to align state and national goals and deliver experiences across Financial Services; Management & Entrepreneurship; Digital Technology; Arts, Entertainment, and Design; and Marketing and Sales. The role supports the development of teamwork, communication, professionalism, and Career Ready Skills for middle-level, secondary, and postsecondary students.

The role is based at the CareerTech office in Stillwater, with field-based officing available and reporting to the Stillwater office as directed by the manager. Moderate in-state travel and limited out-of-state travel are required. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a related field.
• Three years of teaching or administrative experience in Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education, or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of a background check is required for hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership and program assistance for the Financial Services Career Cluster within the Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education division.
• Guide curriculum, instruction, assessment, and industry certification alignment with the statewide instructional framework and workforce needs.
• Assist schools, instructors, and administrators in planning, developing, evaluating, and continuously improving BMITE programs, including providing targeted assistance to schools and programs in the assigned region.
• Serve as Oklahoma BPA State Advisor, coordinating statewide operations, chapter support, student leadership development, and state and national programs and initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Oklahoma BPA conferences, leadership training, and other statewide activities, including event budgets, calendars, registration, facilities, lodging, meals, service arrangements, communications, and program content.
• Coordinate Oklahoma BPA competitive events through the Workplace Skills Assessment Program, including guidelines, testing, submissions, scheduling, judge recruitment and training, scoring, awards, and advancement to national competition.
• Advise and supervise the Oklahoma BPA state officer team, including officer selection and elections, leadership training, performance expectations, annual work plans, meetings, conference responsibilities, travel, and code-of-conduct compliance.
• Support the establishment, growth, and retention of BPA chapters and membership, and assist local advisors with chapter operations, membership procedures, student engagement, and integration of BPA activities into classroom instruction.
• Coordinate Oklahoma BPA communications and member services, including website content, newsletters, conference materials, deadlines, and promotional resources.
• Prepare and monitor Oklahoma BPA's operating budget with agency fiscal staff and oversee financial planning, revenue and expenditure tracking, and required documentation.
• Serve as a liaison among local chapters, national BPA, agency staff, and other partners, and represent Oklahoma BPA and the department at meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Coordinate applicable student conduct, safety, accessibility, and emergency procedures for state-sponsored BPA activities with local advisors, agency staff, and event partners.

Benefits

• Benefit allowance to help pay insurance premiums, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance; the allowance varies based on dependents included in health coverage.
• State-paid teacher's retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.
• Vacation leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flex-time work schedule options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time