PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM ADVISOR Date: Nov 9, 2024 Req ID: 38243 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Anticipated Starting Salary: 50,222 Position Number: 2208-3006 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: November 19, 2024 Office of Special Projects Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning. Special Application Information : Incomplete applications will not be considered. List current/most recent job first. Account for all time periods including unemployment, self-employment, and military service. A resume may be attached to your required online application form; however, it may not be used as a substitute for completing any part of our application package. To make a call using the Arkansas Relay Service, dial 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) or 1-800-285-1131 (TDD), and for customer service, dial 1-800-285-7192 (V/TDD). Verification of Education/Training/Certification/Licensure : If it is a requirement that a college degree/master’s degree/doctorate/license/registration is necessary to hold any position with ADE, the employee must submit proof of such to the Human Resources Office within 30 days of the hire date. Proof includes a notarized college transcript with the degree received indicated, a letter from a college registrar, copy of the license/registration. Data Analyst: The Public School Program Advisor (Data Analyst) is responsible for reviewing and analyzing Arkansas Department of Education data to create data visualizations, summaries, and reflections for presentations for all areas of Learning Services. This position is governed by state and federal laws and school board and agency policy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Maintains current knowledge of research and effective practices in the area of education. + Confer with supervisors in the implementation and development of strategic plans. + Oversees and manages the preparation of reports for annual reporting; maintains accurate records and reports trends in data. + Writes and reviews information designed to communicate to educational institutions and the public; coordinates the preparation of all reports and information requested from various offices and agencies. + Regularly clean and transform data into a usable format for analysis. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Limited travel. Preferred Qualifications: The formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, graphic design, visualization, statistics, educational administration, education, or a related field. Strong experience with Excel, Google sheets and comfort with functions, pivot tables, and different chart types. Knowledge of Adobe products and the use of data visualization tools (Tableau and Power BI) to create clear and informative charts and graphs to communicate insights from data. Five years of experience in education, public school administration, or a related field. Experience with relational databases (SQL), and programming languages (Python and R) are encouraged. Required skills: + A strong background in cloud computing, statistical analysis, and data visualization + Customer Service + Communication + Professional Skills/Job Knowledge + Time Management + Problem-solving + Attention to detail + Teamwork/collaboration + Curiosity and passion for learning Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, educational administration, education, or related field; plus five years of experience in education, public school administration, or related field. Position Information Class Code: E019C Grade: GS09 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00 Summary The Public School Program Advisor is responsible for assisting in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of educational programs in schools. This position is governed by state and federal laws and school board and agency/institution policy. Functions Provides supplemental educational services that are consistent with the instruction and content used by the local school district and aligned to Arkansas' Curriculum Frameworks. Designs, implements, and evaluates program compliance and effectiveness of training, curricula, and related educational services in local school districts and intermediate and regional units. Conducts workshops or seminars to present information critical to specialized program area and provides in-service training. Provides technical assistance to school officials by interpreting laws or policies, answering questions, or resolving problems relative to assigned program areas. Researches and analyzes demographic, labor market, and technological data, and makes recommendations on education programs to meet changing needs. Acts as a liaison with education and public interest groups to inform them of departmental activities and identify needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions Frequent in-state overnight travel is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the organization and operation of public schools. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and statutes relating to program area. Knowledge of consultative practices and techniques. Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures. Ability to plan and organize comprehensive reports. Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations governing school programs. Ability to develop, evaluate, and monitor the effectiveness of programs and services related to program area. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, educational administration, education, or related field; plus five years of experience in education, public school administration, or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock