Administrator

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s degree in education, business or related field and 5 years of experience in program oversight (supervision), leadership or educational administration which included strategic planning, policy analysis and implementation, data and financial analysis, and managing cross-functional teams.

OR

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in education, business, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in program oversight (supervision), leadership or educational administration which included strategic planning, policy analysis and implementation, data and financial analysis, and managing cross-functional teams.

AND

· Understanding and experience implementing school turnaround and improvement strategies and models.

· Budgeting and grants administration.

· Experience developing and implementing policy

· Experience developing and creating professional development aligned to state policy implementation

· Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex roles and responsibilities

· Systems thinker with creativity and strong problem-solving skills

· A strong understanding of Ohio’s educational policy and landscape

Knowledge\: (1) Administration and Management strategies; (2) Budgeting and resource management; (3) Customer and Personal Service; (4*) Agency Policies and Procedures (e.g., procurement); (5) Law and Government (e.g., ESSA; ESEA, IDEA, federal programs, OIP, OAC, ORC); (6) School improvement strategies and implementation;(7) Data reporting and analysis; (8) Change management (9) State Systems of Support (i.e. State Support Teams); and (10) RFP development and contract monitoring.

Skills\: (11) Critical Thinking; (12) Project Management and Project Oversight; (13) Public Speaking; (14) Written Expression; (15) Complex Problem Solving/Problem Sensitivity; (16) Systems Analysis; (17) Management of Human Capital; (18) Strategic Thinking and Effective Decision Making; (19) Resource Management (e.g., time, financial); (20) Small and Large Group Presentations; (21) Cross-Agency Coordination and (21) Creating and Managing High Performing Teams and Work Groups

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Oversees the Office of School and District Improvement:

· Provide management, leadership, and direction for the office;

· Provide oversight of the state system of support / regional delivery service system (i.e., State Support Teams):

o Works collaboratively with across the agency to develop requirements and coordinate funding for state system of support;

o Develops human capital management across the state system of support;

o Develops professional development plan for OSDI staff;

o Develops and supports aligned to the agency’s priorities; use of common terms, tools and measures;

o Builds connections and relationships with essential Education Service Center (ESC) partners to garner support efforts for identified districts and buildings;

o Administers the contract between DEW and SST fiscal agents.

o Monitor services provided by SSTs and determine effectiveness and utilization rate for SST consultants.

Provide leadership and oversight of technical assistance and professional development to identified schools and districts.

Aligns regional services with Ohio’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan and Ohio Revised Code School Improvement requirements;

Develops processes and tools to support implementation of the Department’s Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Support (IMTSS).

Manages and coordinates school and district review processes, including self-assessment tools and resources;

Provide support to the development and application of Ed Steps platform.

Provide oversight for federal grants and development of resource allocation review process.

Provides leadership and expertise for assigned DEW initiatives\:

· Develops protocols for articulation of federal guidance ensuring fidelity of implementation of grants at each building and district;

· Monitors federal requirements and LEA (Local Education Agency) leading indicators surrounding school improvement efforts;

· Understands and identifies actions being implemented in districts and schools for each component of the selected evidence-based strategy;

· Provides policy development and direction, technical assistance, consultation, review and oversight of those assigned DEW initiatives;

· Creates and documents processes and structures to integrate the work of the external partners with the work of the state system of support;

· Connects and collaborates with other state partners, cross-state collaboratives and peer networks as well as national support efforts and teams).

· Monitors progress toward achieving office objectives.

Travels statewide for presentations, conferences, trainings and meetings;Performs HR and management duties as necessary;Participates in other stakeholder groups and efforts necessary to align with other priorities of state or DEW.

Other duties as assigned.

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location full-time, if selected.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Only For Unclassified Positions: The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.