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NEOGOV · 15 hours ago

Program Support & Development Specialist II, Student Support Section, 606154

Honolulu, HI 96816

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$114K/yr - $161K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, seeking a Program Support & Development Specialist II. This role involves providing leadership and technical direction over attendance programs, collaborating with various specialists to enhance student support services, and managing the fiscal aspects of the attendance program.

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Responsibilities

Provides leadership, general administration and technical direction over regular attendance and related programs. Key responsibilities include planning and implementing strategies and practices, designing and evaluating targeted campaigns, analyzing attendance data to identify trends and risk factors, and developing and monitoring key performance indicators to track progress and measure the effectiveness of the program

Coordinates and collaborates with other specialists, offices, and departments to ensure that an array of prevention, early intervention, and tertiary attendance support services and practices are in place for students within the schools. Provides resources and training for attendance policies, procedures and practices

Fosters strong relationships with community agencies, social service organizations, and families to provide comprehensive support for students to promote regular attendance. This involves collaborating with community partners, developing and maintaining relationships, and leveraging resources to support student success

Develops and maintains regular communication pathways. This includes identifying, collecting, and disseminating resources and best practices, staying current on research and evidence-based practices in the field of student attendance

Oversees and manages the fiscal aspects of the attendance program. Responsibilities encompass securing funds for the program, budget development and execution, and expenditure tracking to ensure responsible financial stewardship

Furnishes and prepares data reports in areas of program function as appropriate. As necessary, provides an interpretation of the data and recommendations for programmatic follow-up. Leverage data analysis and reporting to inform and guide policy development

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Program planningData analysisCommunity engagementBudget managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education, business administration, or related field

Four (4) years of responsible professional experience in program planning, implementation, and compliance monitoring of which at least one (1) year shall have been in an educational program, agency or system

Public administration and organizational theory; organizational communication; management accounting; business statistics; operations research; productivity management; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment

Conduct studies in operating processes and procedures, program planning and analysis and recommend changes and improvements; perform complex analysis and report preparation, develop department-wide guidelines and procedures, and provide consultation to state, district and school officials; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or certificate/license in education, social sciences, human services, or counseling with two (2) additional years of relevant experience

Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in the field of education, social or human services

Comprehensive understanding of student attendance, including its definition, measurement, and root causes; well-versed in evidence-based strategies and practices, policies and implementation frameworks, and effective community and family engagement strategies; foundations of data-driven decision-making, analysis and effective communication strategies

Problem-solving skills; interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively; strong organizational and time-management skills; proficiency in data analysis and reporting software, and a deep understanding of current research and best practices in student attendance and school improvement

Benefits

Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.

Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.

Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.