Out of School Time Program Specialist

Provides training and support to schools districts and community organizations providing out of school time programming to support advancing school day outcomes for students:

Provides training and technical assistance on evidence based best practices in out of school time programs;

Coordinates with academic and nonacademic supports throughout the Department to ensure programs align with state strategic initiatives in literacy math family engagement and attendance;

Applies experience working in a school or out of school time setting to enhance alignment between school day and extended learning opportunities;

Develops resources presentations and tools to assist programs with meeting grant requirements supporting high impact programming and partnering closely with school day educators to leverage out of school time as student success;

Assists programs to expand opportunities for students through community partners and related programming available in out of school time; and

Uses data to identify needs resources and planning to improve results for students participating in out of school time programs.

Participates in selection compliance and monitoring of funding:

Conducts desk reviews and onsite monitoring visits to programs;

Provides customer service to grantees through regular check-ins one-on-one technical assistance grant specific training and communication;

Works collaboratively with internal and external customers to support implementation;

Supports the Departments application and selection process for grant program competition cycle; and

Develops reports as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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 full-time and part-time 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.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools districts educators students families businesses nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerthat values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

6 years of combined experience in the following:

• Working in an educational setting (K12 or higher education) with experience leading out of school time programs

• Leading high-level initiatives focused on academic enrichment opportunities for students

• Providing technical assistance or guidance to educators administrators or out of school time entities

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.