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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Executive Officer 1, Division of Higher Education in Des Moines, Iowa
Executive Officer 1, Division of Higher Education
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Executive Officer 1, Division of Higher Education
Salary
$57,636.80 - $87,734.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-03465
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
04/10/2024
Closing Date
5/12/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Point of Contact
IDOE.hr@iowa.gov
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.
The Division of Higher Education is seeking an organized and detailed oriented individual with a passion for education to serve as our project manager/executive assistant. They will be an integral member of the division, working closely with and supporting the Division Administrator.
Your Responsibilities:
Serve as division project manager, overseeing projects involving multiple staff, contractors, and teams. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and establish project plans to ensure timely and high-quality completion.
Provide executive assistance and support for the Division Administrator, prepare materials and respond to requests from the Director of the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, other Departments of state government, including the Governor's Office, and the legislature, exercising discretion and good judgment.
Act as a liaison across the division team and its programs. Maintain a broad knowledge of division programs and procedures, and implement process improvements.
Manage the functions of the Iowa Community College Council and Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining communication with board members.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Passion for supporting common goals in pursuit of public service
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Google Suite, and Adobe Professional
Customer-centric attitude and demeanor
Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
Creative problem-solving skills
Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders, and systems
Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with high level of written and verbal communications
Experience in education or state government.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf(Download PDF reader)
It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, telephone number: 515-281-5295, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, telephone number: 312-730- 1560, FAX number: 312-730-1576, TDD number: 877-521-2172, email:OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations, or management.
2) A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. One year of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management; and b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes thirty months of fulltime work as a Program Planner (any level), Management Analyst (any level), or Administrative Assistant (any level).
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ExecutiveOfficer1-00710-80710-90710.pdf) .
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Have you graduated from an accredited four year college or university? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time professional level experience such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management?
I have not graduated from an accredited four year college or university
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Three years or more of professional level experience such as program administration, development, management or operations
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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management? Thirty semester hours of post high school education equals one year of experience.
I do not have any of the education and/or experience
Less than seven years of the education and/or experience
Seven years or more of the education and/or experience
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Have you graduated from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program? IF YES - How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR full-time professional level experience such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management? Thirty semester hours of post high school education equals one year of experience.
I have not graduated from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program
Less than six years of the education and/or experience
Six years or more of the education and/or experience
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How many years do you have of combined GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) AND/OR experience (as described in number one)? 24 semester hours of graduate level course work equals one year of work experience. Applicants cannot substitute any more than 48 graduate level semester hours (2 years) and must have at least one year of full-time professional level experience such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management.
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Less than three years of the combined education and/or experience
Three years or more of the combined education and/or experience
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? If yes - How many months of experience do you have in one or a combination of the following classifications: Program Planner (any level), Management Analyst (any level), or Administrative Assistant (any level)?
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I am a current State of Iowa employee but do not have any experience in the classifications identified
I am a current State of Iowa employee and have less than thirty months of experience in the identified classifications
I am a current State of Iowa employee and have thirty months or more of experience in the identified classifications
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State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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