State of Delaware · 20 hours ago
Academics Program Manager This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System
Delaware, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe State of Delaware is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Office of Planning, Research, and Reentry as an Academics Program Manager. This role involves overseeing prison education initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with educational policies across facilities.
Government
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with education instructors and other administrators; maintain effective communication channels and relationships. Collaboration and communication are crucial to the success of the Prison Education Program
Review classification and attendance to ensure accuracy of data and adherence to DOC and DOE policies and procedures
Serve as the liaison with facility and DOE staff to ensure fair, equitable, and consistent application of DOC policies and procedures across all facilities
Collaborate with DOE staff to curate supplemental education content and pathways on the DOC issued tablets that enhance classroom learning and provide other enrichment opportunities
Participate in facilitating the information technology needs required to deliver instruction in Level V facilities and partner with DOE and other secondary educational institutions as needed
Participate in all meetings as required
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher
Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation
Six months experience in developing policies or procedures
Six months experience in program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation
Experience in working in criminal justice agencies
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire
Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving)
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment
Preferred
Experience in presenting training or education courses using a variety of training methods such as lecture, e-training, structured exercises, role play, or group discussion as well as the use of training materials such as overheads, PowerPoint, handouts, or videos
Experience in leading a taskforce, professional committee, or an implementation team relating to criminal justice or human services
Experience in coordinating initiatives with multiple agencies or organizations
Knowledge of special education services
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package
Company
State of Delaware
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.
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