State of South Carolina · 7 hours ago
SC-CREATE Program Coordinator (Education Associate) - 61162532
Lexington County, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe South Carolina Department of Education is committed to serving students and supporting teachers through various initiatives. The SC-CREATE Program Coordinator will manage the implementation of the SC-CREATE program, focusing on recruitment and retention of special education teachers and related service providers in South Carolina K-12 public schools.
Government
Responsibilities
Negotiate and prepare annual contracts and supporting documentation for each IHE
Update the CREATE website frequently to reflect current course offerings and information
Develop annual budgets for each IHE
Approve invoices for payment to IHEs each instructional period
Track budgets to ensure alignment with contracted amounts
Collaborate with CREATE center directors at each IHE to ensure compliance and support students
Respond to inquiries about CREATE
Review applications for CREATE scholarships
Ensure contract deliverables are met
Ensure contracts, budgets, and invoices are processed in a timely manner
Collect and analyze program data
Prepare an annual report detailing CREATE implementation and data analysis
Negotiate course offerings with current and additional IHEs, as needed, to ensure course offerings are relevant to meet district special education staffing needs
Participate on internal and external teams to improve recruitment and retention of special education teachers and related service providers
Other Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business
Preferred
A bachelor's degree and experience in education/special education or a related field
A master's degree or higher in special education or a related field
Three plus (3+) years of experience teaching and/or in education leadership
At least five (5) years of professional experience working with students or supervising the provision of educational services
Experience with a scholarship program or a recruitment and retention program as a program administrator or in another management capacity
Experience with contract management and technical writing
Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources
Strong written communication and technical writing skills
Commitment to continually extending existing knowledge and skills to be up to date on the latest recruitment and retention initiatives and research
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment while demonstrating sound judgement and making timely, effective decisions
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Preeminent health care benefits
Professional development opportunities
Pension
A 401(k)
Hybrid work schedule with opportunity for remote work
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Company
State of South Carolina
South Carolina is a southeastern U.S. state.
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