The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39) and as outlined in the posting.
About the Agency:
The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a CabinetLevel agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agencys main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs managing statefunded financial aid programs and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher educations contributions to the state and its citizens.
About Aspire:
The Aspire program oversees the disbursement of Title II (Adult Education Family Literacy Act) funds to be used by local agencies to support the goals of adult learners in the state of Ohio. Aspire provides robust learnerfocused activities including:
- Adult Basic Skills Training
- High School Equivalency Training
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Workplace Education
- Corrections Education
- Integrated Education and Training
The Aspire Program Manager serves an integral role in the facilitation of these activities at the local level by continuously working with locallevel grantees and developing relationships with state and federal partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree.
- Exceptional communication presentation and customer service skills.
- Analytical with the ability to work independently while resolving issues.
- Highly organized selfmotivated flexible professionally responsible able to effectively manage a variety of duties simultaneously and work well as a member of a team.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong knowledge of data management systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree.
- Experience in the administration of adult workforce education programs.
Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to 124.11 (A) (30) and 3333.03 of the Revised at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher to the State Director Aspire.
- Works collaboratively within and outside of the Ohio Department of Higher Education to drive toward the purposeful integration of adult serving programs and services that lead to an improved system and adult student outcomes.
- Assists in the development and implementation of strategic plans that lead to the integration and improvement of adult serving programs and services.
- Assists with administration and management of Aspire which includes monitoring grants.
- Provides management assistance including planning policy consulting assessment and implementation for the grant funded Aspire programs through site visits individual consultations group consultations email webinars and telephone contacts for the state of Ohio.
- Assists other Aspire program managers in implementation and evaluation of program design.
- Participates and may lead Aspire statewide priority areas (e.g. assessment ESOL distance education ABE/ASE Integrated Education and Training).
- Responds to inquiries from the field and general public.
- Plans organizes and provides guidance for the review evaluation and improvement of local Aspire programs and services.
- Conducts interviews with students Aspire staff and other stakeholders both inperson and virtually.
- Monitors compliance with state and federal policies rules and regulations for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 ORC laws concerning adult education EDGAR The Adult Education & Family Literacy Act Title II and Public Law 105220.
- Implements corrective action as necessary if funded activities do not meet performance standards at any time during Aspire grant cycles.
- Assists with preparing and delivering customized presentations/workshops to Aspire funded programs.
- Monitors state contracts associated with Aspire funding and ensure all aspects of the scope of services are carried outincluding review and approval of deliverables.
- Assists with continuous improvement efforts associated with the Aspire program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.
Required Experience:
Manager