Educational Services Programs Supervisor at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Educational Services Division is dedicated to supporting professional learning for Orange County school districts. Through our collective capacity, Educational Services provides high quality and sustainable professional learning that enhances the professional capital of the community we serve. We are currently seeking an innovative and knowledgeable individual to serve as Programs Supervisor who will oversee staff and projects in the STEM, Inside the Outdoors, and Project Sunshine programs in the Educational Services Division. In addition, Educational Services Program Supervisors are responsible for assisting in the implementation of program goals, objectives, and action plans and for supervising and coordinating the work of staff engaged in providing a wide variety of administrative support services for an assigned departmental or program unit.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human services, communications, instruction, health, or a related field and experience in effective communication. • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in office administrative or secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. There are supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe a time when you had to coordinate and supervise a team to ensure timely and efficient completion of a complex project. How did you organize the workflow, and what strategies did you use to address any challenges that arose? 2. Describe your experience managing and ensuring compliance with complex administrative processes, such as payroll, purchasing, or contract management. How did you ensure accuracy and compliance in these processes?
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human services, communications, instruction, health, or a related field and experience in effective communication. • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in office administrative or secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. There are supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe a time when you had to coordinate and supervise a team to ensure timely and efficient completion of a complex project. How did you organize the workflow, and what strategies did you use to address any challenges that arose? 2. Describe your experience managing and ensuring compliance with complex administrative processes, such as payroll, purchasing, or contract management. How did you ensure accuracy and compliance in these processes?
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Application Deadline
6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/24/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified: $5,668.00 - $7,439.00 monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
12 months/260
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.