Why you'll love working for this Department: 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."
Why you'll love this position: This position works collaboratively with the Academic Affairs team on the review and analysis of applications from individuals and organizations seeking approval to offer postsecondary education in Missouri. This role reviews submitted documents and analyzes the extent to which applicant schools meet minimum standards for certification and for the approval of new programs and program changes; such reviews may include in-person site visits and student surveys. This position will work with public, independent, and certified proprietary schools to verify continuing compliance with policies related to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) as well as assisting institutions to meet regulations on distance education and professional licensure programs.
What you'll do: 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.
- 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 leaders, faculty, staff, and students to continuously improve certification policies and processes
- Participate in project teams made up of internal and external members
- Work with certified schools on the collection and verification of student enrollment data
- Work with minimal direction to review and analyze electronic documents regarding postsecondary education and training
- Perform other related work as assigned
Competencies you'll utilize: - Highly organized
- Synthesize information concisely and communicate in a way appropriate for different audiences
- Work well in a team environment as well as complete assigned tasks independently
- Build relationships with leaders across the state to generate support for department initiatives
- Maintain a professional demeanor and demonstrate respect for citizens and their concerns
- Utilize applications such as Zoom, WebEx, or Microsoft Teams for virtual meetings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Meet deadlines and demonstrate regular, reliable attendance
Minimum Qualifications: - Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in public administration, education leadership, postsecondary education, or closely related area
- Preferred experience in the administration or regulation of career and trade schools
More reasons to love this position:
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 .
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
