Literacy Program Specialist (Program Specialist III)
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$33.118

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011296 Literacy Program Specialist (Program Specialist III) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-03-2024

Job Description:
Looking for a position to positively impact education and literacy across Nebraska? We have it! The Literacy Program Specialist will support implementation of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) and the Nebraska Literacy project in collaboration with the Literacy Officer and a team of passionate educators.

The hiring team is looking for candidates who are highly organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask and meet deadlines. This position requires coordination of the CLSD grant activities to track progress, issue contracts, and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders.

This position is fixed term, with an end date of September 30, 2029.

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Rate:

$33.118/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $28,200 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Supports activities for the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant and the Nebraska Literacy project.
• Coordinates CLSD grant activities including tracking progress, issuing and monitoring contracts, facilitating collaboration between stakeholders, and adjusting plans to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to program participants related to standards, regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Creates and awards competitive sub-grants and monitors activities of the subgrantees to ensure alignment with project deadlines and budget.
• Conducts surveys, gathers results, and compiles information to assist with program evaluation and continuous improvement to increase program sustainability.
• Prepares and communicates project updates or reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively to ensure budgets reflect major projects and initiatives, operational requirements, and changes in state and/or federal regulations.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 5% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Program or project management courses or training and experience coordinating significant programs related to education.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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