State of Arizona ยท 1 week ago
EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST, PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $72K/yrThe Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents. This position evaluates, monitors, and provides technical assistance to state-authorized adult education providers for compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring effective program operations and accountability.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
Monitors, evaluates, and provides technical assistance to adult education providers on compliance with Federal and State laws, grant contract requirements and assurances, assessment policy, and data collection and analysis
Participates in the Program Improvement Team and provides intensive technical assistance and oversight of local providers identified as 'high risk ' and adult education providers on corrective action plans
Provides technical assistance and guidance to adult education providers on the state data management system in collaboration with other state staff
Analyzes data and makes recommendations to providers on performance measures
Compiles local program monitoring data and provides oversight on the program monitoring and data collection tools
Analyzes and prepares data and statistical reports, as directed by the Deputy Associate Superintendent and the Director of Program Operations and Accountability
Provides training, technical assistance, and guidance to adult education providers on the implementation of workforce development programs including Integrated Education and Training (IET) Programs
Reviews submitted IET implementation plans and maintains records of approved and non-approved plans
Develops and maintains IET resources for adult education providers on the ADE-AES website
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
Applicants must have experience in test administration
Applicants must have the ability to obtain an Arizona Education Certificate within 60 days of hire date
Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), FERPA, ARS-15-232, the WIOA State Plan, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Adult Education delivery systems and program operations
Monitoring and accountability processes
Standardized test administration practices
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or IET programming
Statistical analysis procedures
Data security and privacy laws and best practices
Developing, implementing, and revising training materials and courses
Proficiency with data management systems and data quality
Project management, development, and evaluation
Research and analysis of materials and resources, especially in the areas of adult education and workforce development
Critical thinking to solve problems and think creatively
Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
Strong written and oral communication for diverse audiences
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel
Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and local program staff-at all levels
Self-start and prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks
Plan work time and resources effectively to accomplish goals, projects, and tasks
Provide effective coaching to educators to guide program improvement
Collaborates effectively with internal teams
Preferred
Master's degree in education or related field
Prior experience in teaching and/or administration, especially in adult education and/or workforce development
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Company
State of Arizona
The State of Arizona provides information about state agencies, services, and employees.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aletha Della Rocco
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
George McNeely MBA
Chief Human Resources Officer - Arizona Department of Administration - Shared Services
Recent News
Phoenix Business Journal
2025-01-11
The Arizona Republic
2024-01-27
Company data provided by crunchbase