Business, Finance And Marketing Education Program Specialist

Business, Finance and Marketing Education Program Specialist

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

What You'll Do:

Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office of Career-Technical Education (CTE) to provide guidance, coordination, and support to stakeholders for the implementation of business, Finance and Marketing career fields career technical Education Programs according to section 124 of the Federal Perkins Act which includes but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Participates in business, Finance and Marketing career fields CTE content standards development including the alignment of academic and technical content standards;
• Assists in the development of business, Finance and Marketing career fields CTE technical assessments and additional measures of student performance (e.g., portfolios, industry certification and licensure, capstone courses);
• Coordinates development of pathways curriculum materials that align with technical content standards;
• Assists with the implementation of technical content standards through technical assistance to local school districts, Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs), and Education Service Centers (ESCs);
• Recommends best practices for instruction aligned with technical content standards;
• Serves as business, Finance and Marketing career fields technical content standards expert for internal and external initiatives.
• Assists in establishing partnership linkages with business/industries/professions and key organizations (e.g., employers, post-secondary institutions, professional associations, external agencies and internal ODE units) that support and assist with maintenance of program quality;
• Provides professional development to support business, Finance and Marketing career fields teacher networks, administrators, superintendents and university personnel;
• Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming;
• Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations (i.e. Ohio DECA).

Participates in cross-office projects or initiatives as assigned:

• Represents agency at national, state, and regional events relative to technical content standards, curriculum materials, program design, and instructional practices: (e.g., writes reports; recommends policy; prepares and delivers speeches before professional groups and general public; collaborates with other ODE colleagues and business/industry/education stakeholders; provide support for other career technical career fields; maintains relationships with related business and industry groups, professional associations, educational institutions, and government agencies).

Acts on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office of Career-Technical Education (CTE) for the administration of career technical Education Programs according to state and federal laws:

• Implements the state Perkins plan;
• Reviews and approves local Perkins plans;
• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness;
• Assures compliance with applicable Federal and State laws;
• Provides technical assistance;
• Uses state and federal guidelines to approve new program applications and improve existing programs;
• Supports and develops State data systems relevant to the provision of the Perkins Act;
• Researches exemplary models and best practices that enhance CTE programming;
• Assists with the implementation of programs and activities associated with career-technical student organizations.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

72 months experience in any combination of the following:

• Career-Technical Education program and/or Career-Technical Education administration experience in business, finance, and Marketing Education.
• Related industry field experience which must include business, finance, event management, or marketing experience.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

(*)Developed after employment.

Requires travel throughout the State of Ohio and may require overnight stay and must be willing and able to secure a valid Driver’s License.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.