Education Programs Coordinator II - Afterschool & Summer Center Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 0AC39FDC-3B79-4)

Description

Overview

The Education Programs Division of the Agency of Education (AOE) is seeking an organized and mission-driven individual to fill the role of Afterschool and Summer Center Coordinator. This position will report to the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program Manager and work in coordination and collaboration with staff overseeing other federal and state afterschool and summer and flexible pathway grant programs currently administered by the AOE. We strive to create a workplace environment that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion where everyone is valued and respected, and work to model those same values in our program development and work with the field. 

The Coordinator will be the program specialist for the federal 21C program for the State of Vermont within the larger ELO team. As a member of the ELO team, this position will share in the development of high-quality oversight tools, professional development opportunities, and data collections processes to support all AOE-managed afterschool and summer programs in the state. All members of this team share a role in overall quality assurance, technical assistance, and continuous improvement planning. This Coordinator will be the primary point of contact and strategic support partner for the nearly 100 21C-funded afterschool and summer program delivery sites throughout the state, serving more than 10,000 youth. This position will be responsible for administering annual grant competitions and supporting local 21C Program Directors with data collections, evaluation, and reporting to maintain grant compliance.

 

Maintaining cooperative relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensuring coherence with existing state and federal afterschool and summer programs, effective project management, and significant knowledge of out of school time program design will be essential components of this role. 

The Coordinator will play a critical role in assisting the state's response to addressing equity of access to quality enriched and expanded learning opportunities (ELOs) for young people, supporting programs throughout the state in developing evidence-based afterschool and summer learning opportunities. This position will be instrumental in the AOE meeting its goal to build out the "third space" in Vermont so that every child and youth can access connected learning opportunities that enrich their lives and lead to new opportunities.

 

This position provides significant opportunities to learn state and federal policies and to develop state-level leadership skills with mentoring support.

 

Our preferred candidate: 

• has considerable knowledge of and/or experience in out-of-school time (OST) learning and flexible pathways;
• is a skilled systems thinker with relevant experience working with and within large, complex programs with multi-year budgets and deliverables; 
• is able to work with technologies and digital tools that support program management and remote work; 
• is an effective communicator via different media and with different stakeholders;
• is able to read, understand, and adhere to State of Vermont policies and procedures related to contracting and grant making, and;
• is able to read, understand, and adhere to federal policies and procedures relating to compliance and reporting, and;
• is competent in core areas related to grant and program management.

Who May Apply

This position, Education Programs Coordinator II - Afterschool & Summer Center (Job Requisition #54784), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Johannes.Haensch@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting, but significant travel may be anticipated for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be required. There may be considerable interaction with a variety of publics and strong differences of opinion may be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, or related field AND five (5) years or more at a professional level education, program development, or leadership role in a public or private educational institution.
OR
Three (3) years or more as an Education Programs Coordinator I with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

Special Requirements

Some positions may have certification requirements or other special requirements.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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