POSTING: #STA-2024-034
OPEN TO: General Public
ISSUE DATE: October 9, 2024
CLOSING DATE: October 23, 2024
DEFINITION: Under direction of a manager, in a state department, supervises the development of short and long-term education and/or financial plans by conducting analyses and evaluations of curriculum and other education programs, surveys, needs assessments, and related research; supervises the establishment, maintenance, and evaluation of programs and fiscal data related to state and federal formula aid and discretionary grant applications and allocations; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of considerable difficulty and works with a high level of independence; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Under direction of the Division Director, in the Division of Programs, Governor’s Office of Volunteerism- AmeriCorps Unit, in the Department of State, is responsible for managing the New Jersey AmeriCorps grants process; producing Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO’s) for AmeriCorps Grants; supervising the work of the AmeriCorps Unit Staff; prepares and signs official performance evaluations; administers federal and state compliance including grant risk assessments/monitoring and grant closeouts; grant financial management; leads Commission response to IG Audits, ASN Monitoring and IPERIA requests; conducts, coordinates and plans training and technical assistance for the AmeriCorps Grant Program; does other related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or a related field as determined by the appointing authority.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in education administration, planning, research, program evaluation, or finance.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of college. Applicants wishing to substitute additional experience for the required Master’s degree, must possess a total of six (6) years of combined
education and experience, in addition to the required experience cited above.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
RESIDENCY LAW: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the Executive Branch on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey State employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from within the Executive Branch or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than seven days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B Letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected], or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.
AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. According to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for permanent residency to the United States or work visa.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Forward a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and employment application electronically to: [email protected] by 5:00pm on the closing date. You must include the Job Posting #, and Last Name in the subject line of your email. Employment Application can be found here https://www.nj.gov/csc/about/publications/forms/pdf/DPF-663.pdf. Failure to provide all application materials requested may result in your ineligibility.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating its U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in your ineligibility.
The New Jersey Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Forward a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and employment application electronically to: [email protected] by 5:00pm on the closing date. You must include the Job Posting #, and Last Name in the subject line of your email. Employment Application can be found here https://www.nj.gov/csc/about/publications/forms/pdf/DPF-663.pdf. Failure to provide all application materials requested may result in your ineligibility.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating its U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in your ineligibility.
The New Jersey Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer