Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate in Higher Education Opportunity, Box OHE-555/16764
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84055 to $103609 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Higher Education Opportunity.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
Provisional Appointment: If the eligible list has fewer than 3 acceptors, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have a master’s degree AND five years of professional experience in an education program designed for secondary and/or post-secondary students who are educationally or economically disadvantaged, are members of a minority group, or are members of a group traditionally under-represented in the licensed professions. Three years of this experience must include:
Either 1) management responsibility in a comprehensive higher education program sponsored by or at an accredited college or university, a state or federal education department, or a not-for-profit agency that provides access to and support during the completion of a post-secondary program, certificate, or degree;
OR 2) experience in evaluation or research related to the enrollment and retention of students who are educationally or economically disadvantaged, are members of a minority group, or are members of a group traditionally under-represented in the licensed professions.
Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience solely as a special education teacher or solely as a tutor for at-risk students is not qualifying.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in Higher Education Opportunity position within the Office of Postsecondary Access, Support and Success. This Office administers approximately $110 million dollars in grants, contracts and scholarships to colleges and universities; schools, school districts and BOCES; community based and non-profit organizations; and students. These programs seek to assist students in the preparation for, access to, support during, and the successful completion of a postsecondary program, certificate or degree. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the comprehensive administration and coordination of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) and the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP). Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Schedule and conduct site visits at assigned caseload of postsecondary institutions across the State;
• Monitor grant-funded activities for compliance with statute, regulations and guidelines;
• Provide technical assistance to assigned postsecondary institutions through timely review of risk assessments, reports, site visits and day to day communications;
• Coordinate the grant proposal review processes and approve award recommendations;
• Review and approve program budget proposals, amendment requests and final budget documents;
• Coordinate administrative and fiscal processes and procedures for CSTEP and STEP with other offices within the New York State Education Department;
• Develop, maintain and update program guidelines, interim and annual reports and program evaluation and reporting forms and formats as necessary;
• Coordinate the administrative process to collect and analyze student performance data, with the objective of recommending program improvements on both the State and local project levels;
• Participate in planning and coordination of conferences and training workshops for and with local CSTEP and STEP project personnel along with evaluation of such activities and preparation of follow-up reports for future continuous improvement activities;
• Represent OPASS on interagency workgroups that develop State policy recommendations for integrating CSTEP and STEP legislative requirements with other science, technology, engineering and math related programs;
• Represent the Office of Education Policy and the New York State Education Department at meetings, workshops and conferences;
• Coordinate the development and preparation of reports to the Board of Regents, New York State Education Department Commissioner, Governor and legislature, as appropriate;
• Maintain familiarity with appropriate State legislation and regulations as well as conduct reviews and analysis of proposed legislation and regulations for recommendations to amend legislation and/or regulations; and
• Supervise professional and clerical staff.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent or provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $103,609 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume by July 12, 2017) to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-555/16764) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume by July 12, 2017) to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-555/16764) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.