Education Programs Consultant at California Department of Education
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Please be advised, the California Department of Education (CDE) does not utilize the on-line EdJoin application process.
DUTIES:
• Act as a Program Consultant for the administration and monitoring state and federally funded Expanded Learning Programs according to the California Department of Education’s policies and guidelines.
• Work with the assigned Regional Team to provide universal, targeted, and critical technical assistance (TA) and support to grant recipients. This will require working at the program site as well as attending and facilitating meetings to develop and implement the critical TA plan.
• Monitor and assist grantees in the correction of issues identified by independent program auditors.
• Conduct Federal Program Monitoring reviews.
• Travel and public speaking are required.
• Co-chairing a strategic implementation team.
• Being a team member of a strategic implementation team.
• Being a team member of internal working groups related to strategic planning and implementation.
• Providing additional support as needed.
• Participate in an annual comprehensive review of previous grant-making procedures and identify areas of improvement.
• Support the intake and review of grant applications.
• Support new grantee orientations/summits.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
-Excellent organization, research, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail;
-Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to take initiative in work projects assigned;
-Strong interpersonal skills; and
-Excellent computer skills in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
CONTACT:
Andrea Shumate
(916) 445-5620
ashumate@cde.ca.gov
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - Cover Letter Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: Describe your experience managing multiple projects with varying complexity involving internal and external team members or stakeholders. Please describe your experience working collaboratively. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - Cover Letter Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: Describe your experience managing multiple projects with varying complexity involving internal and external team members or stakeholders. Please describe your experience working collaboratively. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.