Business​/Educational Partner Specialist II, Workforce Development Branch

applicants may be educational officers, teachers and other qualified individuals

type of appointment issued: this position is included in the educational officers' bargaining unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.

a written examination/assignment may be administered to help determine possession of the knowledge and abilities portions of the minimum qualification requirements.

• designs, develops and implements processes and procedures to operationalize workforce development engagement initiatives in alignment with hidoe priorities and in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance. Supports the development and interpretation of pertinent policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to workforce development within hidoe.
• collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to create, promote, evaluate, and refine engagement opportunities for our students to advance their knowledge, employability skills, and experience necessary to succeed in the evolving workforce. Works directly with various staff and community organizations to ensure that resources are appropriately utilized to promote student learning and success.
• supports and stewards related educational, communication, and engagement outreach to businesses and organizations. Identifies processes and system operations to improve and streamline systems, communications, and high-quality services within the department to better support hidoe's workforce development initiatives. Conducts studies and prepares and submits reports with actionable recommendations to the branch director as needed.
• administers and manages contracts with service providers and venues, which includes setting milestones and deadlines, monitoring progress, and evaluating the outcomes of the related projects, events, and implementation of various initiatives. Makes recommendations on corrective actions to address deficiencies in meeting program goals and requirements.
• develops and implements work plans and priorities for engagement projects, programs, and events related to workforce development initiatives and professional development learning to build capacity and increase student achievement across the state. This includes overseeing and managing all project and event components from conception to implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of workforce development engagement initiatives and provides guidance and technical assistance for the implementation of workforce development engagement initiatives within hidoe. Provides consultative assistance in planning and decision-making related to workforce development initiatives.
• performs other related duties as assigned.

graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration.

• 1. Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of excess professional work experience which involved responsibility in program planning, development and financing, or cumulative equivalent experience.
• 2. Excess professional work experience described below may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in program planning, development and financing, of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.

management of planning, logistics and events related to educational organization or professional development functions.

an equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.

public administration; organizational change and laws; effective public relations; group decision making and interpersonal persuasion; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment.

general administrative…