Senior Program Specialist

LOCATION: Office of Postsecondary Policy, Jefferson City, MO

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

This position supports innovative strategies and coordinates with colleges and universities on the oversight and administration of programs that engage traditional and adult learners. The Senior Program Specialist will help facilitate meetings of the Adult Learner Network, manage grant funding to encourage student enrollment and completion, develop innovative educational solutions, and work with institutional partners as needed to ensure that more Missourians successfully earn credentials that will lead to high-demand employment.

Submission of a resume is required and a cover letter is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation after successful onboarding.

• Manage web-based and in-person meetings of statewide coalitions
• Develop familiarity with Missouri statutes, rules, and policies to become the subject matter expert for institutions and students
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders - including federal and state regulators, institutional leadership, faculty, and students - to inform statewide student engagement policies, programs, and processes
• Lead successful project teams, made up of internal and external members, through complete project lifecycle
• Serve as the point-of-contact for software applications related to student success and engagement
• Work with minimal direction to review and analyze electronic documents regarding postsecondary education and training, including training guides, course descriptions, outcomes, and syllabi
• Communicate with stakeholders the requirements and timeline for yearly submission and participation in programs
• Utilize data to measure student success/outcomes
• Perform other related work as assigned

Competencies you’ll utilize:

• Highly organized
• Able to synthesize information concisely and communicate in a way that is appropriate for different audiences
• Facilitate large and small group meetings in a way that keeps participants engaged and on-topic
• Work in a team environment as well as complete assigned tasks independently
• Exhibit creativity and innovation in educational strategies for traditional and adult learners
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the state to generate buy-in and support
• Utilize applications such as Zoom or WebEx for virtual meetings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Meet deadlines and demonstrate regular, reliable attendance

• Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in student success and engagement, marketing to underrepresented student populations, public administration, education leadership, postsecondary education, or closely related area
• Preferred experience in the areas of traditional and adult learning

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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