EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT-DOE – 48003070

Requisition No: 828261 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT-DOE – 48003070

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48003070 

Salary: $70,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2024 

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The Division of Florida Colleges supports the Commissioner of Education and State Board of Education in implementing Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules with fidelity and in support of postsecondary student success. The Florida College System consists of the 28 public state and community colleges which provide access to high-quality, affordable academic and career educational programs that maximize student learning and success, develop a globally competitive workforce, and respond rapidly to state and community needs.

Job Description

The Director of Acceleration and Transfer supports the Executive Director and Office of Articulation with its mission to facilitate the effective and efficient progression and transfer of students through Florida’s K-20 education system. The Office of Articulation coordinates ways to help students move easily from institution to institution and from one level of education to the next. The duties and responsibilities of this position are:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Director in oversight of acceleration methods recognized by the Department, and in service to the Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) and the Commissioner’s Office.
• Analyzes Florida Statutes, rules and other policy statements that impact progression and transfer of students through Florida’s K-20 education system, and supports the Executive Director in implementation of statutes, rules and policies.
• Works closely with staff from the Florida College System, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, Board of Governors and K-12 Public Schools to coordinate efforts to maximize student success across all sectors.
• Provides support to K-12 administrators, postsecondary institutions, parents and students related to the dual enrollment program and other acceleration methods, including issues with transferability between institutions.
• Coordinates and executes the annual review and approval of Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements submitted by institutions to ensure compliance with pertinent statutes and rules.
• Reviewing any related legislation
• Updating and maintaining the Dual Enrollment Agreement submission site and submission survey
• Receiving, reviewing, and recording all submissions to ensure statutory compliance
• Providing guidance to institutions regarding statutory policy
• Assists the Office of Student Financial Assistance with administration of the Dual Enrollment Scholarship Program.
• Assists with staff duties for the ACC and the Articulation Oversight Subcommittee meetings.
• Provides leadership and support to faculty workgroups in the continuing maintenance of and revisions to the Credit-by-Examination equivalencies.
• Execute the convening of Faculty Committees to review necessary documentation for addition or update to the Credit-by- Exam List
• Gathering all necessary documentation for reviews
• Execute the editing of the Credit-by-Exam List and presentation to the ACC
• Provide guidance to institutions regarding the list and statutory policy
• Provides leadership and support to faculty workgroups in the continuing maintenance of and revisions to the Statewide Credit for Military Experience Equivalency List, the Law Enforcement Equivalency List, and the Military Medical Specialist List.
• Execute the convening of Faculty Committees to review necessary documentation for addition or update to the Statewide Credit for Military Experience Equivalency List, the Law Enforcement Equivalency List, and the Military Medical Specialist List.
• Gathering all necessary documentation for reviews
• Execute the editing of the Statewide Credit for Military Experience Equivalency List, the Law Enforcement Equivalency List, and the Military Medical Specialist List.
• Provide guidance to institutions regarding these lists and statutory policy
• Assists, when necessary, with the improvement and maintenance of the common prerequisite manual.
• Participates in special studies and creates reports related to Florida’s K-20 education for other educational units, commissions, and the Legislature as requested by Department Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytic and interpretation skills
• Knowledge of laws, rules and policies and procedures related to equity and access for public higher education institutions
• Ability to meet tight timeframes/deadlines
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and maintain goal directed behavior and performance
• Interpersonal skills that lead to an effective working relationship with all stakeholders
• Good written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong work ethic that includes a 5 day, 40 hours work week
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years’ experience

Preferred Qualifications

Educational SubstitutionsSB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

• State Group Insurance coverage options+

(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

LEAVE INFORMATION: SMS/SES

• Annual Leave – Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
• Sick Leave – Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Social Security website.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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