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EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST DLLR

Recruitment #18-000098-0001

Introduction

The position is necessary to provide State Leadership activities required under Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including oversight of local program grantees, local interagency alignment, professional development and evaluation.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The individual in this position is responsible for providing statewide leadership and technical assistance to local providers (LSS, CC and CBO) of adult education programs. The individual serves as a specialist providing technical assistance to Adult Education and Literacy Services (AELS) programs on issues of performance management to ensure their support of increased program and learner performance as measured by Maryland's statewide assessment system. The individual conducts data collection, analysis and reporting activities to support performance improvement initiatives. The individual provides leadership and technical assistance to local school system, community college staff, and community based organizations on issues of performance analysis and improvement. The individual manages the internal AELS performance measurement system to provide information necessary for increased organizational effectiveness. The individual provides technical assistance to internal and external customers on issues related to performance measurement.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Provides leadership, coordination and technical, assistance to school systems, community colleges and community based organizations to support successful implementation of Adult Education and Family Literacy Programs
  • Provide technical assistance to Grantees in the development of long-range and annual adult education plans
  • Assist grantees in identifying and implementing program, product and processes for continuous improvement
  • Consults with internal and external customers to determine key requirements for performance measurement and performance analysis.
  • Contribute to statewide results accountability by identifying program improvement measures that assure local goals are met and/or exceeded based on annual core indicators of performance
  • Utilizes a variety of research methodologies including: surveys, needs assessments, impact studies, etc. to develop necessary information.
  • Compiles reports and presentations summarizing findings.
  • Contributes to division/departmental data analysis and reporting efforts as required.
  • Identify, plan and respond to local program technical assistance needs
  • Provide input and support for administrator meetings and assume lead for specified meetings
  • Identify and implement problem solving strategies with internal/external customers and stakeholders
  • Provide professional development and LACES training for customers grantees and stakeholders
  • Develop, review and approve grant award notifications and or amendments
  • Monitor assigned grantees compliance of state and federal requirements as defined in the Grant Application 
  • Maintain fiscal management for designated grants program
  • Review LACES reports, analyze and communicate informational data regarding adult education programs in order to define and interpret the needs of programs
  • Lead and conduct program monitoring and evaluation site visits and desk audits (data review and budgetary)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of teaching or administrative staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment, analysis, evaluation, creativity and consultation directed to developing management policies and general business in or affiliated with an education program.

Notes:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and
completion of 36 credit hours at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education.

2. Six years of teaching or performing administrative staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment, analysis, evaluation, creativity and consultation directed to developing management policies and general business in or affiliated with an education program may be substituted for the required education.

3. A doctorate may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three years of teaching adult learners or program administration requiring regular use of independent judgment, analysis, evaluation, creativity and consultation in or affiliated with an education or workforce development program.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired/preferred candidate should have:

- Experience in or with Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFLA) Programs.

- Experience in interpreting and implementing Federal/State governmental policies and procedures.

- Experience in data-driven program evaluation and policy.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. 
 

Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 18-000098-0001 (Stephanie Dunphy)
10-002121100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

email address: Stephanie.dunphy1@maryland.gov

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

The MD State Application Form can be found online

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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