Education Specialist
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Education (DOE):
The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:
- Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student
- Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators
- Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support
Role Overview:
This education specialist will be responsible for reviewing and communicating with prospective and current educators regarding Indiana educator licensing requirements, processing multiple application types, answering questions, providing advice on licensure pathway options, and communicating with HR directors in schools and with licensing advisors in educator preparation programs. Incumbent must be able to:
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Understand and apply rules and statutes to individual applicants' situations and explain the applicability with clarity, brevity, and common sense.
- Pay attention to detail and make sound professional judgments are necessary.
- Communicate effectively, promote positive teamwork without causing drama, and ensure a high level of accuracy in evaluations and communications.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Monitor education program/initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to constituents within educational institutions.
- Implement strategic action plans to address program gaps and opportunities.
- Prepare and disseminate reports on program effectiveness.
- Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grants compliance.
- Assist in the training and development of education system employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
- Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
- Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
The ideal candidate will have either:
- A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in a related field of study or expertise, or
- 6+ years of experience in a related field of expertise.
- Specialized knowledge in educational systems obtained through experience and/or education
- Specialized knowledge of education programs and services including pertinent rules and regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
- Ability to develop and implement new processes and approaches and discern any far-reaching implications.
- Ability to communicate effectively both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
