Requisition No: 828291

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DOE - 48001140

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001140

Salary: $48,132-$60,000

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024

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The Division of Florida Colleges supports the Commissioner of Education and State Board of Education in implementing Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules with fidelity and in support of postsecondary student success. The Florida College System consists of the 28 public state and community colleges which provide access to high-quality, affordable academic and career educational programs that maximize student learning and success, develop a globally competitive workforce, and respond rapidly to state and community needs.

Job Description

The Director of Workforce and Academic Alignment (working title), Program Specialist IV, provides leadership for directing, planning, organizing and monitoring workforce educational programs for the 28 Florida College System (FCS) institutions in the Division of Florida Colleges under the supervision of the Executive Vice Chancellor. The Director exercises independent judgment in formulating policies and procedures for consideration by the State Board of Education impact of workforce education in the FCS and other levels of education.

This position provides direction and oversight for aligning programmatic offerings with workforce needs through educational pathways and stackable credentials and strategic workforce initiatives, and works closely with the Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs on workforce and academic alignment, including FCS baccalaureate programs and teacher preparation programs. Lastly, this position is the lead administrator for the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) grant program.

Duties and Responsibilities
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Coordinates with the Division of Career and Adult Education, including the Office of Articulation, and the Division of Public Schools on program/curriculum issues of mutual interest/responsibility.

• Serves as the Division’s liaison to the Council on Workforce Education and provides leadership and coordination for appropriate statewide committees and task forces relating to Florida college workforce programs and curriculum.

• Provides oversight and administrative leadership over key workforce grants such as the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund, acting as the Division’s liaison with college, university and school district partners.

• Provides descriptive analyses of quantitative and qualitative data regarding status of grant activities. Provides regular reports, data analyses, and evaluation tools to FDOE leadership.

• Provides the necessary support to agencies to ensure timely execution of project aims and goals.

• Informs student success using data, research, and innovative best practices to promote alignment and coherence in policy development through briefs, reports and presentations shared with colleges and other stakeholders.

• Analyzes Florida Statutes, rules and other policy statements that affect workforce education in the Florida College System and other levels of public education; assists in the formulation of policies and develops revisions to current policies to effect changes and improvements in the delivery of workforce education.

• Works closely with Division of Florida Colleges staff and cross-sector counterparts to develop and coordinate Division efforts to maximize highest student achievement within the FCS.

• Participates in special studies, creates reports and serves on committees related to postsecondary workforce education for other educational units, commissions, and the Legislature as requested by the Executive Vice Chancellor or the Chancellor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a complex environment with large teams of professionals.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to understand and apply Department, Division, State and Federal laws, standards, policies, rules and procedures relevant to Florida Colleges.

• Ability to provide consultative services and to work in collaborative relationships with internal customers and others in the statewide educational arena.

• Ability to provide policy analysis, problem identification, research skills, critical thinking, judgment and decision-making, coordination and organizational skills, analysis and utilization of data, basic computer applications and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines and in accordance with project requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of profressional experience in higher education, grants management or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Expereince administering education programs workforce or project management.

Educational SubstitutionsSB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

LEAVE INFORMATION: SMS/SES

• Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
• Sick Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Social Security website.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.