Associate in Continuing Education; NY HELPS), Box OSEA-

Job Description

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) is seeking to fill an Associate in Continuing Education position in the Adult Education Program and Policy unit. The incumbent will be part of an upstate or downstate team of regional associates and will have fiscal and accountability responsibilities.

• Work with AEPP Regional staff, program managers of funded adult education programs, and Regional Adult Education Network center directors as part of an upstate or downstate team; develop and review Requests for Proposals for federal and State adult education funding.
• Review and approve budgets, contracts, and budget modifications and amendments for Project Tracking System (PTS) and Categorical/Federal System (CAFÉ).
• Review and prepare Employment Preparation Education (EPE) State aid claims and the reallocation of EPE state aid.
• Analyze data in NYSED’s student and program database to identify programs for intensive technical assistance.
• Work as part of a team to improve performance of underperforming programs identified for corrective action.
• Participate in a team to monitor funded adult education programs, including priority monitoring of agencies in the Individual Technical Assistance Plan (ITAP) and Corrective Action (CA) status.
• Provide statewide technical assistance on new WIOA data system changes and NRS policies to programs.
• Assist with implementing the National Reporting System (NRS) and NYSDOL Unemployment Insurance data policies and procedures for program accountability and student results as required by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Oversee the development of literacy zones in the upstate or downstate team regions in partnership with the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) directors.

A master’s degree or higher AND four years of professional experience in Continuing Education which MUST include two years of experience in an oversight or administrative capacity responsible for EITHER: the provision of professional development and technical assistance; OR the development and implementation of a continuing education program.

• Continuing Education is the instruction of out‑of‑school youth and adults in such areas as employment preparation, adult basic education, life skills, General Education Development (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation, post‑secondary transition, workplace literacy, adult literacy, specialized instruction for Limited English Proficient/English Language Learners (LEP/ELL).

Reassignment:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Continuing Education. Eligible List Appointment:
Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non‑competitive. The position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi‑weekly pay period and will require 30% statewide travel.

• Holiday & Paid Time Off – Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually;
  Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service;
  Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually;
  Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
• Health Care Benefits – Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs;
  Family dental and benefits at no additional cost.
• Retirement – Enrollment in the New York State pension system and optional retirement defined contribution plan with 8% salary match.
• Other Benefits – Paid Parental Leave, Paid Family Leave (M/C only), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), eligibility for various life insurance options.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 3, 2026 to OSEAjobs (email submissions preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Include the Box number (OSEA‑96/66208) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.