Education Bureau Chief(Hybrid)
Education / Training
Contract
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as an Education Bureau Chief. This position, within the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), will report directly to the Vocational Rehabilitation Director and serve as a member of the Bureau's Senior Leadership Team. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Work schedule may be negotiated with Hiring Manager)
- Location: 55 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT
This is a hybrid position with both an in-office and telework schedule, in accordance with State policies. This schedule may be negotiated in more detail with the Hiring Manager.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Assisting the State Vocational Rehabilitation Director with overall administration of the Vocational Rehabilitation program.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies for collaboration with CT Workforce System partners, business and employer services, performance and compliance monitoring, and Management Information System conversion.
- Direct supervisory responsibility of several deeply experienced Vocational Rehabilitation program subject matter expert staff, including indirect oversight of the Bureau’s Workforce Opportunities Team which focuses on access to career pathway training and employer engagement.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to:
- Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens
- Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide
- Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy
- Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults
- Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level
BRS helps thousands of Connecticut residents with disabilities and each year. Our program and staff work to promote individualized services, develop effective partnerships both inside and out of the CT workforce system, and share sufficient information so that consumers and their families may make informed choices about the rehabilitation process and employment options. BRS strives to implement efficient internal processes and systems that are responsive to the needs of external customers and that create the conditions for the effectiveness of our internal staff.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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To Apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
- You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
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- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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- For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Connect With Us:
- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
- Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, 860-924-7053.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services and Education this class is accountable for directing the operation of an education services bureau.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Directs Education programs and staff activities and manages all related functions;
- Develops comprehensive long and short-term goals and objectives which support educational initiatives and agency mission;
- Participates and makes recommendations in review and formulation of agency policy, program priorities, funding, legislation and regulation;
- Develops or assists in the development of educational programs in area of specialty;
- Provides consultant services for these programs and services;
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws within assigned bureau;
- Controls fiscal operations within bureau by determining priority of expenditures of financial and related resources;
- Evaluates and assesses staff performance;
- Responds to inquiries from the public, Governor’s office, and federal, state and local educators concerning education initiatives and programs;
- Maintains statewide responsibility for all bureau programs and activities and represents agency and state in related activities as required;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- philosophy and methods of education with emphasis on educational administration and management;
- objectives and purposes of educational programs within area of specialty;
- principles of professional management;
- public school administration;
- Knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- principles and techniques of budgetary preparation and fiscal management;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
An earned advanced degree and ten (10) years of experience in the field of education or in a related area.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been at the full advanced working level in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service.
NOTE: For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of an Education Consultant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- A 092 certificate (Intermediate Administrator), or 093 certificate (Superintendent), or Sixth Year Diploma in Educational Leadership, or an Ed.D. (Doctorate in Educational Leadership) may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- An advanced degree and three (3) years of managerial experience in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the implementation of the Workforce Innovation of Opportunity Act
- Experience with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation programs
- Experience with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act partner programs
- Experience in business development and employment services
- Experience in program evaluation and quality assurance
- Experience in Management Information System development and implementation
- Experience in the labor management process
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.