Program Monitoring Coordinator

Title: Program Monitoring Coordinator

State Role Title:Education Coordinator I

Hiring Range: $90000 - $104000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:Richmond Virginia

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Program Monitoring Specialist to provide vision and leadership for implementation of a robust monitoring and evaluation system that leads to high-quality compliant adult education programs policies and practices and supports the Director to coordinate Specialists across all areas.

The Program Monitoring Specialist will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of adult education title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act statute regulations and guidance.
  
• Design and implement an effective system and instruments for evaluating and monitoring programs that receive federal and/or state funds for adult education services.
  
• Communicate monitoring and evaluation expectations clearly and ensure that they are consistent with the state office priorities.
  
• Ensure that proper training for site visit evaluators both state staff and consultants is provided.
  
• Gather and analyze necessary data to ensure the timeliness accuracy and quality of adult education program monitoring and evaluation reports.
  
• Contribute to the implementation of the Virginia Combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan.
  
• Contribute substantively to the development and review of annual grant applications and administration of federal adult education and correctional education programs.
  
• Serve as backup to the data collection reporting and accountability specialist particularly by contributing to reports and policy documents for the field.
  
• Develop and implement technical assistance programs to support adult education program improvement efforts working with the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC) as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations policies and procedures for regional adult education including community-based programs
  
• Knowledge of the National Reporting System (NRS) the state adult education data collection system and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act policy and implementation
  
• Knowledge of and experience with accepted practices related to program accountability and program evaluation
  
• Knowledge of and experience with Virginia adult education programs
  
• In-depth knowledge of the College and Career Readiness standards for adult education and standards-based instruction
  
• Considerable knowledge of project management including the ability to work on a team and independently manage multiple tasks and deliverables with critical timelines; insight and ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and budget allocations for multiple programs
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and partners associated with adult education
  

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Advanced degree in education is preferred
  
• Experience with education program monitoring and evaluation
  
• Experience in preparing and delivering technical assistance and professional development
  
• In-depth knowledge and experience as an adult education and literacy grant administrator preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail postal service fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI) which is filed annual with the General Assembly.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: TTY: 786-8389

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.